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What are people using as studs and nuts to connect the exhaust pipes to their Fenton headers?

I see The Stovebolt Engine Company sells a kit for it's headers, but I don't see anything like it for the Fenton headers?

Do I just go to my Flaps and see what they have in the DIY section?

Sorry if this is a bone head question.

That's what I did. i also used a dab of hi temp (copper base) anti seize on the threads so they won't corrode together, in case disassembly is needed in the future.

I bought brass exhaust manifold nuts from our local NAPA dealer. They take a 9/16" socket and are about 3 times as tall as a standard nut. Easy on...easy off!

Dave

Dave,

I've always used brass exhaust manifold nuts but I have never understood why they are preferred. Do they not seize as easily as steel nuts, or can they be broken off more easily than nuts (if they seize), or ???

Thanks,
Tim

Yes, it's because they tend not to seize on the steel studs as badly. I actually don't remember what type of nuts I used, it's kind of hard for me to look. They might be brass. I know I used the anti seize on them anyway.

Steel studs with tall brass nuts, no need for anti-seize. NEVER have had a problem backing them off or getting a 1/4 turn just to be sure. The extra height gives you additional coarse internal threads so you can crank down on them without stripping. I've always used NAPA but I would venture a guess that any parts supplier could provide them.

Dave

My FLAPS has them in stock - in fact all of the parts store around here carry them. They are part of the "HELP" line of parts on display in most parts store I have been to - even the parts stores that you and I might not consider very good parts stores. The studs in one of those packs, with the clear front and cardboard back, come in a couple of different lengths with a steel lock washer and "tall" brass nut. The points made above about the nut are good - no seizing and plenty of threads. Usually there are three in a pack, so for a set of headers you get two extra of everything. It's one of those genius marketing things, but they are the best I have found and I have used them for years on every set of headers I have ever installed - with no problems! I noticed recently that the studs now have a small hex heads on the ends of them so you can "wrench" them into the header. Bill, I think you'll be happy with these. Your truck looks like a good fit for them!! And the brass adds some class!

Joe :crazy:

Great. Thanks everyone.

I spent a little time looking online and didn't find anything. This was disappointing to me. I mean if I have to go down to the FLAPS, I will, but jeez I'm trying to be cool like my kids and do everything online.

Heck, you guys are my only friends. and I've only ever met one of you in person. See just like my kids "friends".

Brass manifold nuts. They don't rust (like steel). Additionally, if they do sieze to the manifold stud, you end up tearing up the nut taking them off, not the stud.