Header studs?

[JKCuda]

Ok, am I blind or does no one make a polished header stud kit for the small block? I’m getting ready to install my TTI headers finally and they only came with bolts, no studs for the water jacket holes. I searched hi and low but can’t find anything stainless or polished. Do I just need to buy an repro set from Roseville or somewhere and deal with the black hardware?

 

[Steve340]

I have never seen stainless studs kits. They probably don't exist.

 

[Xcudame]

About the best you can do is use some stainless nuts on the common black oxide studs.

 

[JKCuda]

Man, ok. That really surprises me. I’m firing a new motor with old rusty headers and don’t wanna have to drain the coolant when I swap the TTI’s in so I guess I’ll order a set of stockers to get the studs. Thanks guys.

 

[don selleck]

ARP

 

[JKCuda]

ARP

That’s what I thought too but can’t find studs that will fit, only bolts.

 

[don selleck]

carburator studs

 

[don selleck]

they have cool round heads on them too, i used all studs on a set of exhaust manifolds on a 340 with edelbrock heads

 

[Mopar Nut]

That’s what I thought too but can’t find studs that will fit, only bolts.

Hex or 12pt heads?

 

[JKCuda]

Hex or 12pt heads?

Don’t really matter to me. I ended up finding a set of ARP at Summit that were marked as RB but it looks like they will fit my J heads. They were EXPENSIVE so we’ll see.

 

[Mopar Nut]

Don’t really matter to me. I ended up finding a set of ARP at Summit that were marked as RB but it looks like they will fit my J heads. They were EXPENSIVE so we’ll see.

I did the same thing, they are expensive. I bought them individually at Allen’s Fasteners, they’re a little cheaper.

 

[don selleck]

I used the hex ones, and what isn't expensive on these cars, i actually thought they were pretty reasonable. they are about $4 each with the flared nut and washer. I got the black oxide ones at summit racing. part # 200-2401

 

[Mopar Nut]

I used the hex ones, and what isn't expensive on these cars, i actually thought they were pretty reasonable. they are about $4 each with the flared nut and washer. I got the black oxide ones at summit racing. part # 200-2401

You bought carburetor studs to use as header studs You’ll need three packs of those. I got 12 polished stainless steel header studs cheaper than those.

 

[Mopar Nut]

I used the hex ones, and what isn't expensive on these cars, i actually thought they were pretty reasonable. they are about $4 each with the flared nut and washer. I got the black oxide ones at summit racing. part # 200-2401

What type of heads are you running that uses 5/16 in.-18/24 stud?

Both my stock heads and my Trick Flow’s use 3/8 in.-16 studs.

 

[Adam]

You bought carburetor studs to use as header studs You’ll need three packs of those. I got 12 polished stainless steel header studs cheaper than those.

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I believe only the end holes go into the water jacket, so four will work to prevent leaks.

 

[Mopar Nut]

I believe only the end holes go into the water jacket, so four will work to prevent leaks.

Good point Adam, I like using studs for my aluminum Trick Flow’s.

 

[don selleck]

What type of heads are you running that uses 5/16 in.-18/24 stud?

Both my stock heads and my Trick Flow’s use 3/8 in.-16 studs.

edelbrock performer

 

[don selleck]

You bought carburetor studs to use as header studs You’ll need three packs of those. I got 12 polished stainless steel header studs cheaper than those.

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I give up, you win, you saved 5 bucks

 

[JKCuda]

What type of heads are you running that uses 5/16 in.-18/24 stud?

Both my stock heads and my Trick Flow’s use 3/8 in.-16 studs.

I’m running J heads and they are 5/16-18.

 

[JKCuda]

I ended up going with these. Should be here tomorrow.