Exhaust manifold studs

[magicmike]

I bought new studs for when I install my new header this week. Does anyone know if you need to use locktight or perhaps antisieze on them before installing them into the block?

Thanks, Mike

[czo79]

Although I can't claim to have any real knowledge or experience, I would think some sparkplug anti-seize compound would be just what the Dr ordered. At least if you ever might want to remove them and...hmm...maybe sell them to me!
Out of curiosity, what kind of headers did you get? Where do you get them? I havn't found any for the turbos yet...
Thanks
Micum

[magicmike]

click here to get more info on the header

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I'm getting the header tomorrow, I'll post pics when its on the motor

Mike

[boostjunkie]

Out of curiosity, what kind of headers did you get? Where do you get them? I havn't found any for the turbos yet...

Any header made for the wrx will fit our cars.

[magicmike]

Can someone answer my original post, we seem to have taken a detour.

Mike

[legazee]

detours r 2 easi, antiseize will work and 18-22ft.lbs torque according to haynes manual on the nuts.....studs are till they bottom out at right location for boltup of exhaust flange.

[magicmike]

Well, I put the studs in last night and actually got a little scared. They seemed to go on and on and never really hit bottom. When I compared the the old studs it looked like the new ones were going in much deeper. I eventually set the torque wrench to 20 lbs and left it at that. I still have enough room with the new header on so I'll have pics soon.

Mike

[legazee]

hey mike it sounds like u did it right since u just need enuff threads left for the gaskets,flanges,washers and nuts..there is only about .25" of the threads beyond the nut on all 3 of our subies.