h-beam or i-beam
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Teching In
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From: Newark, DE
h-beam or i-beam quick question i haven't really seen this question asked before.
what are the differences between the two connecting rods? h and i
its time for a rebuild so im pricing everything and seeing what i want
what are the differences between the two connecting rods? h and i
its time for a rebuild so im pricing everything and seeing what i want
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From: SoCaL, Chino
H beams can handle a lot more hp than i beams if your going for serious hp then go with h beams but if your going for a stock rebuild just go with the i beams cuz its less drag on the rotating assembly
It also depends on which I beam you go with..I have Oliver 5.85" billet steel I beams and I don't think I'd ever be able to hurt them...They are light and very, very strong...
--Alan
--Alan
Thats not entirely correct. You need to do more research. Both are strong upgrades, the I beams are really for High RPM cars, and a lot of FI guys go with them. They arent as robust as the H beams, but they can handle a lot of power aswell. The H beams are considered the safe bet and many people feel more comfortable with them.
I just checked the Oliver site...My motor was built in 1995 and the prices have since gone up a bit...They are around $1500/set!! But I'm also going my 13th year beating on them...
--Alan
--Alan
Sounds like your setup was pretty well put together. Glad to hear that. I had a motor in the works with I beams, but sadly it got all messed up.
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From: Newark, DE
cool thanks guys
so how much power could the i beam handle?
my plans are approx 11.0-1 cr, 383, and le2 h/c and a ported to match intake
its gonna be my daily driver so i can't go too too crazy on hp looking around 400-450 to wheel max
so how much power could the i beam handle?
my plans are approx 11.0-1 cr, 383, and le2 h/c and a ported to match intake
its gonna be my daily driver so i can't go too too crazy on hp looking around 400-450 to wheel max