Studs

[bearman]

Has anyone used studs instead of bolts on intake manifold with aluminum heads. What sealant if any do you use.

 

[33 IMP]

Yes.

(I could leave it at that, but that would be wrong. Straight eight flathead Imperial motor. Don't think studs are possible on an intake for a V8.)

Edit: actually, i take that back. The gen 3 hemi uses a horizontal surface for the intake/head interface, and a stud MIGHT be possible. I dont know enough about the gen 3 to know if you could, or if you would want to.

 

[PRND21]

You could probably set the manifold down on the heads, install the studs, then put on the nuts with washers. Never heard of anyone ever doing it that way, though.

 

[gkent]

I don't see a point in studs there. Would be a real pain to remove the intake.

 

[gkent]

Teflon pipe sealant is what should be used there. NO silicone - if the bolts are removed the silicone crumbles and falls into the motor.

 

[68Moparmaniac]

No benefit what so ever.. Strength isn't required in this area, PIA when you want to remove the manifold but it's your thing do what ya wanna do. IMO