I beam vs H beam

[elmariachi]

Turn an H-beam 90 degrees cross section and you have an I-beam.

To say "it makes no difference at all" is as much conjecture as picking one over the other without empirical evidence. But then again, seems like folks here like arguing about things they can't prove.

[Dominik]

The notch effect from the oil is highly reduced using aftermarket H-Beam vs stock I-Beam.

[Barry_R]

Originally Posted by Dominik

The notch effect from the oil is highly reduced using aftermarket H-Beam vs stock I-Beam.

What is a notch effect?

[RICK LAKE]

Guys the differents between rods is that and I beam is stronger and far less flex. The H rod has more flex but is lighter. depending on rpm range is which rod you go with. Less weight, easier and faster for rpm spin up. I run "H" rods and have had no problems with them. I do limit my motors to 6,500 rpms. If I was looking for more rpms, I would go to an "I" rod. It's all about the application. rod big end size too. Honda 1.88 rods are a trick to run but know of guys doing this with a light piston. Rick L.

[blykins]

Originally Posted by RICK LAKE

The H rod has more flex but is lighter.

Not always the case.....

A lot of H-beam rods are much heavier than their I-beam sibling...up to 50-60g difference.