I have Hooker Headers on my car that are old Superstock Headers.. 2" tubes to 3 1/2" collecters. I have studs in every hole on them. I did use some of th eMr. gasket 3514 studs though in the tight areas,, I used thread sealer on all the studs in the heads... I am running aluminum heads and did not want bolts to take in and out as we all know what happes to threads in aluminum heads when useing them to much..

Idid have to hang the header on the studs, start that nut and work my way in with them.. Starter goes on and off without removing the headers...


Good luck with those... I prefer studs as they make it a bit easier to put the headers on as they will hold the studs..