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Any reason not to leave exhaust studs in? #628188 03/01/10 08:02 PM 03/01/10 08:02 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,686 Philadelphia R radar OP top fuel
radar OP top fuel R Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,686 Philadelphia	I am putting a 318 in a /6 dart. The heads I'm using have the studs on the ends, in good shape. Is there any reason I should pull them? I don't want to if I don't have to. I have another abody with a smallblock but if they gotta come out I want to know now while the heads are on the bench, not after I put in the motor and the headers won't go on or something. If it matters it is a '73 swinger with power steering, 318 LA motor and old eagle headers (same routing as hooker 1 5/8" comp headers) thanks

Re: Any reason not to leave exhaust studs in? [Re: radar] #628189 03/01/10 08:12 PM 03/01/10 08:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Yes because it is way easier to work on. Leave as many in as you can. [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG] Coming soon!!!!

Re: Any reason not to leave exhaust studs in? [Re: radar] #628190 03/01/10 08:44 PM 03/01/10 08:44 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 892 USA K krw71ragtop super stock
krw71ragtop super stock K Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 892 USA	Quote: I am putting a 318 in a /6 dart. The heads I'm using have the studs on the ends, in good shape. Is there any reason I should pull them? I don't want to if I don't have to. I have another abody with a smallblock but if they gotta come out I want to know now while the heads are on the bench, not after I put in the motor and the headers won't go on or something. If it matters it is a '73 swinger with power steering, 318 LA motor and old eagle headers (same routing as hooker 1 5/8" comp headers) thanks I would leave them in. It's a lot easier to hang the headers or manifolds with them in. They also hold water or anti-freeze so if you pull them have a bucket ready.

Re: Any reason not to leave exhaust studs in? [Re: krw71ragtop] #628191 03/01/10 09:14 PM 03/01/10 09:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 70,126 Here DirectSubjection Tacohead. The First and Only
DirectSubjection Tacohead. The First and Only Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 70,126 Here	Leave them in - if you have the necessary clearance the headers will need to slip over them by the brakes, gearbox, blower motor etc. Check first. Ride eternal, shiny and chrome

Re: Any reason not to leave exhaust studs in? [Re: krw71ragtop] #628192 03/01/10 09:16 PM 03/01/10 09:16 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 807 Toronto, Canada D dirtybee super stock
dirtybee super stock D Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 807 Toronto, Canada	the only reason i know to remove the exhaust studs is to help with header installation. that extra inch or so that they stick out makes a BIG difference with headers. if you can jack up the motor and get it done keep the two end ones in as they are wet into water jackets on a small block. i recently went to aftermarket heads on my bb that no longer go into the waterjackets and headers are easier to re&re now.

Re: Any reason not to leave exhaust studs in? [Re: dirtybee] #628193 03/01/10 09:29 PM 03/01/10 09:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	Agree studs are better for all the reasons posted. The only challenge is knowing which ones can stay in and still let you get the headers on. The only benefit of taking them out now is that you can trial fit the headers and add studs back later where possible. I think it is easier to pull them on the bench than it would be in the car. If you're pretty sure studs will work with your headers, go for it and leave them in.

Re: Any reason not to leave exhaust studs in? [Re: ahy] #628194 03/01/10 11:20 PM 03/01/10 11:20 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs sthemi master
sthemi master Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs	Assuming they have been in the heads for 40 years, they aint coming out without a fight, and/ or a big machine shop bill... but sometime headers take a big swing right out of the port and there is no getting a standard nut in the place, or the tube is too large to clear a standard size... Last edited by sthemi; 03/01/10 11:22 PM. Video Little Red Wagon Indy Nats,BurnoutContest

Re: Any reason not to leave exhaust studs in? [Re: sthemi] #628195 03/02/10 08:19 PM 03/02/10 08:19 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,327 Glendale, AZ 6 69L78Nova Banned. Forever.
69L78Nova Banned. Forever. 6 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,327 Glendale, AZ	Quote: Assuming they have been in the heads for 40 years, they aint coming out without a fight, and/ or a big machine shop bill... Ive taken them right out many times by heating up the area with a torch. Doesnt have to be anywhere near red 1969 Nova 454/M21/3.31 Mild mid-11 second weekend cruiser 1994 F150 XLT Super Cab 2WD 5.0/4R70W/3.55 (Daily driver)

Re: Any reason not to leave exhaust studs in? [Re: 69L78Nova] #628196 03/02/10 08:25 PM 03/02/10 08:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	I know when I installed my summit headers on my 440, it would have been a real pita to get them into place with studs. Not too hard to line up the gasket with the bolts and headers, although helpful with an extra person.

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