Best quality exhaust manifold studs
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Originally Posted by Justinhip
I need to replace the manifold studs on my 04 f150 ... Not wanting to do this again, what are the best quality replacement studs?
I'm installing jba short tube headers instead of stock manifolds..
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Originally Posted by vintageman
Those are the same ones that I used. I bought the 16pack though for both sides.
The JBA supplied gasket is likely what I will run since alignment will be easier, and it's more malleable to fit the raised surface. But I'm still curious on how much more durable the victor reinze (metal) gasket will be..
Last edited by Especial86; 11-09-2015 at 09:44 AM.
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I agree, use stainless studs. I bought mine on amazon. Made by 'Metric Screw & Tool Co.' I also picked up a set of 'Boost Brothers' stainless shorties on one of the forums for the super cheap. They look to be well made...beautiful tig welds anyway.
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They are for the F-150. I stole them for $120...believe that???!!! I see that Boost Brothers are out of business now.... I had JBA shorties on my 'ol whipple charged GMC. They never leaked, but that had cast iron heads too. I did send them out to have them Jet-Hot coated, as they started to rust a little. They were 409 stainless, if I recall.
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Good price still... $249 plus shipping
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Good god... makes me wish I'd waited on my Gibsons... they were about $400