RacingComputers
RacingComputers GRM+ Memberand Reader
12/2/23 1:27 p.m.

Front end starting to be replaced on the Hot Rod, (Build thread)

 

Now would seem to be the right time to replace the factory Ford OEM Dual Horns

 

Hella

PIAA

Bad Boy

RacingComputers
RacingComputers GRM+ Memberand Reader
12/2/23 2:54 p.m.

Beep  Beep

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
12/2/23 3:11 p.m.

RacingComputers
RacingComputers GRM+ Memberand Reader
12/2/23 3:42 p.m.

Those were on our list

 

Thank you

nlevine
nlevine GRM+ Memberand Reader
12/2/23 5:17 p.m.

I replaced the wimpy stock horns on my RAV4 with a pair of Hellas. No longer embarrassed to honk.

amg_rx7 (Forum Supporter)
amg_rx7 (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
12/2/23 6:47 p.m.

I have the piaa. Can't go wrong with piaa or hella 

newrider3
newrider3 HalfDork
12/2/23 9:28 p.m.

Saw these at the Harbor Freight the other day, would be interested to see if they're worth it compared to junkyard horns off a Lincoln or Crown Vic.

 

stuart in mn
stuart in mn MegaDork
12/2/23 10:15 p.m.

I believe 1960s Cadillacs dual tone horns were known for their volume.  Check the salvage yards.

psteav (Forum Supporter)
psteav (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
12/3/23 11:35 a.m.

I got a set of Caddy/Buick/Olds four-tone horns in the NYG box a couple of years ago.   They'll eventually go in my Miata.  https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/are-you-tired-of-your-wimpy-stock-horn-put-in-4-cadillac-horns.508390/

 

wspohn
wspohn UltraDork
12/3/23 12:53 p.m.

My Pontiac came with one horn but had brackets for two - GM cheaped out and the horn was nowhere near loud enough. Nothing wrong with the single that was there - it was a Fiamm and I just worked out which one I already had (think it was the high tone) and added the other - doubled the volume and much harder to ignore. 

Might want to check Amazon - they also sell air horns etc.

My Jensen Interceptor came stock with regular horns and air horns and a switch to select between them.  You might consider going to selectable twin sets.

BTW - the Hellas posted above are also well reputed.

 

RacingComputers
RacingComputers GRM+ Memberand Reader
12/3/23 7:54 p.m.

Appreciate the update.

 

Was indeed thinking  about an A/B switch for different  sounds

 

Regards

mad_machine
mad_machine GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/3/23 10:44 p.m.

I have been using fiamm air horns for years. While not authoritative, they are loud and different enough to warrent attention from people.

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
12/3/23 11:19 p.m.

I'm leaning towards the Hella ones with my Z. I'd rather rebuild these but I'm sure many  threaded parts will break upon disassembly.  
 

Jerry
Jerry PowerDork
12/4/23 8:31 a.m.

I have a Bad Boy horn I never got around to putting in the Abarth.  Debating trying it in the BRZ or something different.  The 944 has a pretty wimpy horn as well.

Sparkydog
Sparkydog HalfDork
12/4/23 10:45 a.m.

1998+ Grand Prix horns ftw.

car39
car39 Dork
12/4/23 10:49 a.m.

Used these in a couple of Miatas.  They saved me once, as a woman in a Honda was more intent on her text message than she was on her driving.

https://www.thompson-automotive.com/Air_Horn.html

RacingComputers
RacingComputers GRM+ Memberand Reader
12/4/23 8:26 p.m.

Hella

Hi and Low tone horns to arrive tomorrow

 

Thanks for the assistance

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