would it be a good idea to use thread lock or whatever when installing those two studs in the head that are in the tight places when using a equal length manifold?

 

I supose you could, but I think that the excessive heat (exh. manifold flange is the hottest part of the car, esp. on a turbo car) would negate any advantage that it would provide. I'll stick w/ spraying them w/ WD40 and calling it good.

 

i mean, would you use thread lock to put those two studs in the head, like for the sst manifold?

 

It would go up in smokes and burn right off so no point really.

 

i used locktite on my car plenty of times and it always melts off . if you read the back it says its only good up to about 250 degrees F so therefore it wont work.

 

Yup, i used it once and that was it. It just burned off. Didnt do ****

 

alright thanks guys, a couple days ago i thought i read something about with the sst, get those two studes for those two tight places and just use some thread lock to put them into the head, nevermind that idea, thank you

 

what are exhaust manifold studs supposed to be torqued to??

 

i always use thread lock on any turbo mainflod nuts for some reason 1 or 2 always back off

 

I've always wondered what Honda uses on the manifold studs. Whatever it is, it works pretty damn well.

 

yeah, thats what i was thinking, i was gonna use the two on my b16a2 and move them to the two top end holes and then use the bolts in the two far side holes but i couldnt get those damn things out.
so thats why i was wondering would it be a good idea using it in the two aftermarket studs going into the head, if it burns then it burns, oh well

 

what is the torque specs on manifold studs in the head?

 

interesting, I'd like to know too.

 

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i may be wrong but i thought it was 23lbs????!

 

bump good question

 

bump for torque specs on exhaust manifold studs

 

For the B18C1 the self locking nuts should be torqued down to 23 ft/lbs