Differece Between H and I beams

mustangmanic · May 22nd, 2008, 10:51 PM

Ok... what are the pros and cons? I know that one is shaped like an I and the other like an H... but what are the pros and cons. I'm gonna guess that the H's are stronger...?

MustangMatt96GT · May 22nd, 2008, 11:01 PM

A forged I beam is not much stronger than what is stock in our cars. A forged H beam can hold decent amounts of power. And a Billet I beam is the top of the line. It can hold what ever you throw at it. They are also around 1200 for a good set where the forged H beams are only around 600.

v606er · May 22nd, 2008, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

A forged I beam is not much stronger than what is stock in our cars. A forged H beam can hold decent amounts of power. And a Billet I beam is the top of the line. It can hold what ever you throw at it. They are also around 1200 for a good set where the forged H beams are only around 600.

wait explain that again. the H is stronger, but its cheaper?

MustangMatt96GT · May 22nd, 2008, 11:04 PM

a forged H is stronger than a forged I beam, but a Billet I beam is the strongest of it all.

SteviGX · May 22nd, 2008, 11:51 PM

good to know. Your just full of useful shit aren't you matt. freaking mustang tech manual

Modified88Dreamer · May 22nd, 2008, 11:55 PM

Alot to read but scroll towards the bottom. The answer to your question is probably there.

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jivepepper · May 23rd, 2008, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

A forged I beam is not much stronger than what is stock in our cars. A forged H beam can hold decent amounts of power. And a Billet I beam is the top of the line. It can hold what ever you throw at it. They are also around 1200 for a good set where the forged H beams are only around 600.

A forged h beam can handle more than 600 hp. A forged I beam could handle that.

tom2000r · May 23rd, 2008, 12:20 AM

scat h-beam rods ,cost around 400.00 bucks at summit racing...

tom2000r · May 23rd, 2008, 12:25 AM

I installed manleys,cost 600.00 bucks..handle 700 hp..at 8000 rpm...

Boomer · May 23rd, 2008, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by tom2000r

I installed manleys,cost 600.00 bucks..handle 700 hp..at 8000 rpm...

You sir are smart, most people just think a rod can handle "X" amount of power. Every company rates them for power and rpm range, you must check into these things before making a less than adequate decision.

Also factor weight as a option, added rotating mass of the h-beam may cost a bit of power.

acmillr · May 23rd, 2008, 11:00 AM

^ What he said. The H-beams will add strength, but will cost you a little on power over the I-beams.

May 22nd, 2008, 10:51 PM	#1
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	Differece Between H and I beams Ok... what are the pros and cons? I know that one is shaped like an I and the other like an H... but what are the pros and cons. I'm gonna guess that the H's are stronger...? __________________

May 22nd, 2008, 11:01 PM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	A forged I beam is not much stronger than what is stock in our cars. A forged H beam can hold decent amounts of power. And a Billet I beam is the top of the line. It can hold what ever you throw at it. They are also around 1200 for a good set where the forged H beams are only around 600. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 22nd, 2008, 11:04 PM	#4
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	a forged H is stronger than a forged I beam, but a Billet I beam is the strongest of it all. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 22nd, 2008, 11:51 PM	#5
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 before cams&slicks&gears Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,544 iTrader: 2 reviews	good to know. Your just full of useful shit aren't you matt. freaking mustang tech manual __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 Just your average 22 year old dumbass If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU

May 22nd, 2008, 11:55 PM	#6
Modified88Dreamer Enthusiast 1988 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 631 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alot to read but scroll towards the bottom. The answer to your question is probably there. Connecting Rods from www.440 Source.com __________________ "I know that son-of-a-bitch is cheatin! Cause, I'm cheatin and he beat me"! Last edited by Modified88Dreamer; May 22nd, 2008 at 11:59 PM.

May 23rd, 2008, 12:20 AM	#8
tom2000r Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 753 iTrader: 0 reviews	scat h-beam rods ,cost around 400.00 bucks at summit racing...

May 23rd, 2008, 12:25 AM	#9
tom2000r Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 753 iTrader: 0 reviews	I installed manleys,cost 600.00 bucks..handle 700 hp..at 8000 rpm...

May 23rd, 2008, 11:00 AM	#11
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,111 iTrader: 2 reviews	^ What he said. The H-beams will add strength, but will cost you a little on power over the I-beams. __________________

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