TheSamba.com :: View topic - Why buy H beams when I beams are stronger, lighter, cheaper

Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:05 pm

Fender38 wrote: I do find it mildly amusing when someone comes on here (usually a noob) and thinks I-beam rods are strictly for stock builds and acts like you'll instantly throw a rod if you rev I-beams above 3500 rpms.

Not only that but I think the H-beams look cooler too.

Fri Feb 14, 2025 11:45 am

moab wrote:
Not only that but I think the H-beams look cooler too.

We'll have to disagree on that one. I've always liked the look of I-beam rods.

Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:46 pm

Fender38 wrote: moab wrote:
Not only that but I think the H-beams look cooler too.

We'll have to disagree on that one. I've always liked the look of I-beam rods.

Once you close up the case you don't see them again until it goes BOOM.

Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:48 pm

Yeah in general the quality level of.....mid level aftermarket rods is headed downhill for sure, they just aren't trying very hard anymore.

But, thr bright side of that, is the new stuff being dirt cheap also drives down the price of used parts.
Same with the carbs.
You can get a crusty 44IDF for like 50$ now that china has flooded the market with poor quality new ones.
Shame the DRLA copies didn't catch on yet, I want some 50$ 45 drlas :wink:

Buy some old carillo or eagle rods and have....someone... fix them up, then you can have the best of all worlds.