Stud or bolt????
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northern VA
Stud or bolt????
As a glutton for punishment, I'm going to attempt to install some "old style" Kooks headers on my 03 Z. Having heard how hard these are to install, will I have room to get them around header studs?
What's everyone's opinion on stud vs. bolt?
What's everyone's opinion on stud vs. bolt?
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I've had the earlier version for a number of years using bolts (mine are 1 7/8" size), and they have been completely trouble-free. I highly recommend using the OE steel gaskets. Durability has been excellent as well.
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It's really easy to strip the threads with stock bolts. I bought ARP studs the first time I had the exhaust manifolds off, and have since dropped/pulled my headers 3 times. The studs are super-easy, and simplify the header installation. I had older design LG 1-3/4 pro.
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He's got the earlier Kooks, not LGs, and I think he's concerned with installation ease, since the early Kooks were notorious for being a PITA to install.
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Melting Slicks
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Yes, I'm worried about how tight this install with be and with studs sticking out, will I be able to maneuver the flange around them as I wrestle these headers around. I got a great deal on these headers but since then, I've been reading about what a PITA these things are to install.
