manifold stud?, bolts or studs Options

[treydawgs4g63T]

I was just curious if anyone has ever put bolts in place of the exhaust manifold studs? I would rather do this if possible. Also if you have where did you get them and what kind are they?

Thanks

[black92_tsi_awd]

I don't think it's possible with hex head bolts, I don't thinks there's sufficient head/tool clearance. Bolt heads are usally larger that the nuts. Cap head bolts might work.

Why do you want to replace the studs with bolts anyway?

[treydawgs4g63T]

because Im sick and tired of the studs busting off. I found a couple bolts that worked but im going to have to use a higher grade bolt and then it will work. I found it wasnt that hard to make them work especially with my header.

[jvb6806]

yeah i should have read your second post... what i was going to say was yes you can use bolts i have seen it done quite a bit. it makes it much easier if you are pulling the manifold often. i would also suggest pulling out the stud on the top of the turbo and using a 4th bolt. it makes pulling the manifold less of a bitch if you haven't already done that.