Difference between H-beam and I-beam rods?

[str8stang036]

Ive wondered what the differences between the 2. They both look the same to me. What are the differences, advantages, and disadvantages between them?

 

[stang_gt_1994]

The look nothing alike. The H beams are a lot stronger but cost alittle more in return.

 

[95BLBLVert]

I-beam rods are only necessary when your motor makes around 450-up hp and you're racing every weekend. They work up to 6500 rpm...maybe 7000.
H-beam rods are a lot stronger but are not necessary unless you're planning on spinning the motor to 8000 rpm.

You can always have your rods shot-peened and fitted with ARP hardware.

 

[Black70Fastback]

whats the shot peening do?

 

[95BLBLVert]

Shot peening makes the metal more dense and as a result stronger.

 

[Pushrod]

shot peening just smoothes out rough spots and sharp edges eliminating areas of stress