90Integra_Rs

Well this is the second time that I have had to replace the exhaust studs. The first time I thought the bolts were just old thats why they broke. About a month ago I put brand new oem studs in and just noticed two were broke yesterday. I have neukin ramhorn manifold and garret t3/gt40 turbo. I know there is a good amount of weight on the manifold. Would upgrading to arp studs help or do I need to make a brace for the manifold?

-Patrick

gato5254

what are you torquing those bolts too. a bracket will help if it is too heavy, but over torqued bolts will always brake.

blinx9900

are you breaking bolts or studs? cause they are not the same. bolts often break i broke a few myself. im converting over to studs soon.

90Integra_Rs

When I went to the honda dealer he said the B16a2 block uses 7 bolts and 2 studs. The 2 studs went on each corner on the top roll. I am not sure what the bolts were torqued to. I will have to get with my mechanic on Mon. I am going to order a arp studs and see if that doesnt fix my problem. I think I will have him fab up a brace because I think it might be a weight issue with the turbo.

blinx9900

its not a weight issue, i brake them with just a header, most guys with this problem convert to arp studs and the problem is solved. good luck.

a1320addict

iTrader: (1)

stock 2 studs and the rest bolts...no problems..no breaking/no backing out...

ARP's def sound like your best bet