So, I'm getting my exhaust manifold back on my car. It's the split manifold and the middle section is in two pieces as well and there are three threaded studs that hold it together. Does anybody know where I might be able to get these studs or if I would have to order them from somewhere cause I can't seem to find what I need. I attached a pic of the center piece.
Find a bolt that will screw in the holes. The diameter size of bolts you will need is not named for the size wrench that it fits. To find this out.....buy a tap and die set and run the bolt that fits in the manifold through a die by hand and look on it to find out the size, it'll also tell you the tpi(threads per inch). Its what I do?? Now that you have a tap & die set you could just make your own bolts/studs. Or instead of buying the die set you could purchase some threaded rod...
Probably 3 eigths or 7 sixteenths .My bet would be 3 eigths .Dont use all thread .Buy bolts threaded all the way up and cut the head off ,And at least grade 5 or better ,
Go to a local engine rebuilder shop, they will help you with the right info you need and where to get the right bolts
Napa carries a good selection of studs. I had to go to the main store here in Colorado to get them for the exhaust manifolds on my flathead.
thanks for the help. Got my friend that works at the O'reilly auto parts store up here to help me out and we got it all worked out and got my exhaust manifold and intake all back on. So with any luck she should be running by Monday! I'm excited!!!!!
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