Exhaust Manifold Stud ?s

[sleepydsm]

When replacing manifold studs, should they be Loctited? Are SS exhaust studs/nuts worth it versus the factory studs and nuts? (I've just heard that the SS ones wont seize/ easier to remove in the future). Or is that what antiseize is for? (lol wouldn't that be defeating the point of the Loctite?) Thanks!

[Onefast99gsx]

I would not use any locktite on the manifold studs whatsoever. If you ever break one off, it will be a son of bitch to easy-out them.

SS studs are most likely going to be better as far as strength goes and they will yield less corosion thus making them easier to remove.

[sleepydsm]

thanks!