If anyone wants a set of these, there's a company that will sell you a complete kit: k5la train horns, new, with air compressor, air tank, all hoses and fittings, and a switch; not cheap, about $1500, but they're new with all the supplies you need. For slightly less, you can get the kit with a k3la instead.
My friend who worked for Amtrak said that the k-series Nathan Horns were getting stolen out of the yards quite often. They are going to have to weld them on there. Serial numbers are on the horns- ask to see the serial numbers before buying?
You will have to ditch your spare tire- no way around it- then take a 2x4 and mount your horn to that- then mount the 2x4 with the horn on it to your spare tire rack/holder thingy. This way is better: you can mount the horn, compressor, & tank together to a flat board, then attach it to your spare tire wind-in reel and raise and lower the whole thing just like a spare tire. That way makes it easy to service/work on and show off... A P3 is pretty tall, but it should work fine.
Yeah, that horn sounded better than the other k5la horns Ive heard. It was tuned perfectly.. Ive blasted 200 psi through these and they hold up fine. Tone was the same- just a bit louder but not much.
I got a set of those air horns on the roof of my van...I am using a 1/2 inch airline with 125 psi hitting these horns and it is so freeken loud...it will rip your head off... Have fun with your set man...I love the set I own...
love the camera man's reaction haha
MrHellyeah2010 4 months ago
Sound like fun.
Begbucks 5 months ago
quite loud there
MrMaster767 6 months ago
Awesome!
augustoblues89 6 months ago
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Thewoog34 10 months ago
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If you're looking for a P3, look on ebay now. I saw one for $420 with free shipping.
Thewoog34 10 months ago
If you're looking for a P3, look on ebay now. I saw one for $420 with free shipping.
Thewoog34 10 months ago
If anyone wants a set of these, there's a company that will sell you a complete kit: k5la train horns, new, with air compressor, air tank, all hoses and fittings, and a switch; not cheap, about $1500, but they're new with all the supplies you need. For slightly less, you can get the kit with a k3la instead.
BillC518 10 months ago
im going to get me a set of thoes for my truck
huffdiesel 11 months ago
sweet
dwkcamman611 1 year ago
@TrainHistorian
My friend who worked for Amtrak said that the k-series Nathan Horns were getting stolen out of the yards quite often. They are going to have to weld them on there. Serial numbers are on the horns- ask to see the serial numbers before buying?
bart672 1 year ago
where can I buy one of these from or were can I get one and restore it?
trainman4446 1 year ago
I have a set of K5LA's on my Ford F450, whats nice about them is people get out of my way when I am heading to the Fire Station for a call! lol
Mercer412 2 years ago
To think some people get tickets for a loud speakers. And now I know of a trend that crosses between lowrider hoopdies and hillbilly pick-up.
NprEuclid92 2 years ago
where did u get ur K5LA's if u dont mind me askin.
bigballen09 2 years ago
I got them from my friend who works for the railroads. He buys them broken and rebuilds them.
bart672 2 years ago
very nice I have an old P5 off an ex NS unit that I am going to mount on my truck
gaycowboy31 2 years ago
@bigballen09 can i buy some from him? i would love to have the real deal instead of the off brands and will pay top dollar!
bonnevillessei 1 year ago
They are all over on eBay- search "Nathan Horn" or "K3HA" and its on there. Typically around $450-$600.
bart672 1 year ago
How did you go about mounting the horn under your bed? I have a P3 that I'd like to mount under my Tacoma and I'm just interested in how you did it.
brettd84 2 years ago
You will have to ditch your spare tire- no way around it- then take a 2x4 and mount your horn to that- then mount the 2x4 with the horn on it to your spare tire rack/holder thingy. This way is better: you can mount the horn, compressor, & tank together to a flat board, then attach it to your spare tire wind-in reel and raise and lower the whole thing just like a spare tire. That way makes it easy to service/work on and show off... A P3 is pretty tall, but it should work fine.
bart672 2 years ago
Beautiful horn and sound! Keep it how you have it at 100psi. Anything over 130psi will do nothing but harm it.
est86leo 2 years ago
Yeah, that horn sounded better than the other k5la horns Ive heard. It was tuned perfectly.. Ive blasted 200 psi through these and they hold up fine. Tone was the same- just a bit louder but not much.
bart672 2 years ago
I got a set of those air horns on the roof of my van...I am using a 1/2 inch airline with 125 psi hitting these horns and it is so freeken loud...it will rip your head off... Have fun with your set man...I love the set I own...
djluna96 2 years ago
That horn actually sounds good
1340DASH84008 3 years ago
I think if you switched to 1/2 inch, it would sound better, I got a M3H, and I'm using a 1/2 inch setup at 150 psi...Love your horn tho!
1981z28camaro 3 years ago
Thank you. Yes that would be a K3HA under the truck.
bart672 3 years ago
Nice video. And maybe a set of K3L under the truck?. waiting for more videos!
arcostiann 3 years ago