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Apr 11, 2006 | 06:10 PM

StifflersMom

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Does anybody know which rods are better, H-beam or I-beam?

Apr 11, 2006 | 09:32 PM

Nail I3unny

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I-beams are supposed to be stronger than H-beams...but i dont know exactly why. its just something ive read a lot.

Apr 11, 2006 | 10:20 PM

Pete

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^ You sure? Every place ive talked to said to get Eagle H Beam rods for high boost applications.

Apr 11, 2006 | 10:42 PM

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not positive...but i read in more than one place that Is have more strength and durability and will last longer under high boost/CR apps.

Apr 12, 2006 | 01:45 PM

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As long as the cross sectional area is the same, they both have pretty much the same absolute strength. However, H-beams have an advantage in resisting the rotational torque applied by combustion.

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