: Looking at a long block on my engine stand, and
: am wondering about the possibility of
: replacing the int/exh studs with bolts.
: Thinking that if I'm hanging split man's or
: headers, with an alum. intake, would the
: bolt torque be anywhere near so critical
: anymore?
:
: Any advice/thoughts/theories?

: Leave the studs in Roger, mostly because all
: those holes go into the waterjacket You
: don't want to run the chance of wearing out
: theaded holes and fighting leaks.

:
: Leave the studs in Roger, mostly because all
: those holes go into the waterjacket You
: don't want to run the chance of wearing out
: theaded holes and fighting leaks.
:
: You can buy higher quality studs but the reason
: for the low factory torque spec is to allow
: the stock cast iron exhaust manifold to
: move, really to slide accross the gaskit as
: it heats and cools.
:
: Intake manifolds and headers do not really need
: to slide so you can clamp down on the nuts a
: bit harder with them.
: DD