difference between a I-H beam rod
10-12-2006, 04:45 PM
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Re: difference between a I-H beam rod
Originally Posted by Sweetred95ta
I can tell what everything is here, but WTH is that blue bottle thingy? Vacuum canister? Do you always buy a bunch of new expensive parts that need to stay clean and then set them on the concrete outside? 
10-12-2006, 06:21 PM
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Re: difference between a I-H beam rod
Originally Posted by rskrause
As far as functional differences go, either cross section works fine if it's a good rod appropriately selected. The "S" shape rod or the "two piece" rod is to be avoided at all costs though!!
LMAO!!!
10-14-2006, 08:08 PM
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Re: difference between a I-H beam rod
Originally Posted by nick3
i beams are rated around 500hp, and h beams are 700hp + on a small block (average rating depending on what brand)
connecting rods are limited by the mass of the piston, the speed of the engine and if the engine is driving the car or vice versa
you can destroy a connecting rod rated for 500hp, on a motor that makes 250hp, simply by reving it to 6500 in 3rd gear and drop it to 2nd gear
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