exhaust nuts and studs

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Nov 16, 2012 | 07:18 AM

Willysgarage

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exhaust nuts and studs

Hey guys. I'm sure its probably been posted a million times, but I can't find exactly what I'm looking for with the search.
99 5.4L replacing the drivers side manifold.
When it comes to replacing the manifold nuts and possibly the studs, do I have to get special studs or nuts?
Do I have to get Ford studs or can I use the Dorman ones at the local AAP?
If I choose to reuse the studs, do I need special nuts?
Thanks!

Nov 16, 2012 | 08:38 AM

galaxie641

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Use Stainless steel bolts with a locking key/washer. Sumitt sells them and no more rusting out issues, think they are $50 or less for the whole engine.

Nov 17, 2012 | 05:07 PM

Willysgarage

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What do you think about the hardware the local parts store carries? This truck has 185K so I'm not planning on doing this again.

Nov 19, 2012 | 09:25 PM

Dave G.

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If you are talking stainless bolts & nuts, just check the alloy #. Most are Chinese, or at least somewhere in that direction, and most are 303 SS. The higher the last number, the better. Tops at 306 I think.

Dave