downpipe studs

  • #1

    downpipe studs

    i just installed a cm downpipe, but the stock studs are too short. how do i swap these out for longer studs? do they pound out like a wheel stud or do they turn out like a head stud?
    1988-turbo-full CM 2.5" catless exhaust, synapse bov, MSA short throw, 10psi
  • #2
    pizza boys Z wrote: i just installed a cm downpipe, but the stock studs are too short. how do i swap these out for longer studs? do they pound out like a wheel stud or do they turn out like a head stud?
    They're threaded like a head stud or an exhaust manifold stud.
    1986 NA - Purchased by me in December 1985
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  • #3
    alright thanks alot, i just didnt wanna go under there and start messing stuff up.
    1988-turbo-full CM 2.5" catless exhaust, synapse bov, MSA short throw, 10psi
  • #4
    There are tools to remove studs…you will see why. Good luck.
  • #5
    double bolt trick!!

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • #6
    whats the double nut trick? put one on, and back it against another one to remove the stud?
    1988-turbo-full CM 2.5" catless exhaust, synapse bov, MSA short throw, 10psi
  • #7
    yep, you even called it by the right name lol.

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • #8
    yea, im not a noob haha, just wanted to make sure before i screwed it up.
    1988-turbo-full CM 2.5" catless exhaust, synapse bov, MSA short throw, 10psi
  • #9
    Might be easier to weld a nut on in that location…Then you wouldn't have to heat :-)