Alright, I know some of you are going to bash on me for this, but here it goes. I've always wanted a train horn, and now I have something to put it on and I almost have the money to buy one. I'm thinking about buying this And mounting the compressor to the back of the back seat, here's the question. Where should I put the trumpets? I don't want them showing much if at all, and I don't want them to get hung up on everything either. So if it were you where would you mount the trumpets? The dimensions of the trumpets are listed as: 13.75"L x 7"W x 6.5"H.

Thanks in advance for all replies!

 

You call that a "train horn", now this is a Train Horn :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nathan-Airchime-New-Cast-Raised-Letter-K5LLA-train-horn-loudest-Nathan-5-chime-/361233022277?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item541b2a7d45&vxp=mtr



In all seriousness, if you have a cowl intake (or are considering adding one) the former air-box location would probably be the best option if you want them hidden and some place they won't get hung up on stuff. Otherwise you may be able to fit them on the firewall sideways / at an angle (it will be really tight), though this won't be ideal for directing the sound forward.

 

Those are big trumpets to hide. And those are going to be loudddd. My buddy had a similar Vlair setup with a 3 trumpet horn and it was insane loud. Like hear it from a mile away loud. Oh my god. Too much horn..

With that being said, I want a truck style air horn with a smaller trumpet or two.

You might be able to tuck those by the rear axle? Idk.

 

Hella brand horns are more then loud enough.

 

that's where I was thinking, I've lifted it so I have some more room underneath, but I don't know I'm going to try somewhere in the engine bay and that as a last resort.

 

I would also recommend putting them in place of the stock air box and doing a cowl intake if you haven't done so already. I put my PA speaker there which isn't as big but I also have room for other stuff. Probably your best bet. I know I'd destroy them if they were under the jeep but I don't know what kind of wheeling you do

 

I want to do a cowl intake, but I don't have the money to buy one right now, and I don't know if I'm confident enough to make my own.

 

Diesel exhaust tubing (get a scrap piece from your local muffler shop, usually free I went either 3 or 3.5) then get compatible flexible hose from your local hardware/home improvement store ($10), use a hole saw to open up the firewall, add a cone filter and voila. Cheap and effective.

 

does the filter just chill in the cowl?

 

You can secure it if you want but mine just chills there. I reused the rubber boot from the throttle body so use whatever size exhaust tube that fits in there. I ran about a 8"piece of flex tube through the fire wall (secured with a hose clamp to the exhaust tubing) attached another 2" long piece to the other end (also secured with a hose clamp) and the cone filter attached to the 2" piece (with, you guessed it, a hose clamp). To access this all I also cut a large rectangular hole in the cowl under the trim piece. This link gives you some good info: http://ericsxj.com/intake/intake.htm

 

You won't be putting them in either the airbox or the undercarriage. Ask me how I know.

 

why you say that?

 

How do you know?

 

I have the exact kit..This is how big the horns are.




This is how they sound.. They sound better in person.

 

I ordered the kit today. When it comes in I'll see if I can stick it somewhere without changing stuff, but I'll probably have to change something up. Thanks for the video! And do you have a remote to use yours?