I've replaced my exhaust manifold stud/nuts with a kit that PJ Grady sells. I believe (someone correct me is I'm wrong) that the nuts that come with Rob's kit's are brass so that they do not sieze/rust to the the studs and will be easier to remove later on. Get the kit...save yourself time and a headache. Steve --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "theshovel1224" <theshovel1224@xxxx> wrote: > Nooooo!!!! Do NOT use stainless studs in an aluminum block! These > will corrode even faster than the original steel studs. Always use > plated fasteners when dealing with aluminum. > > John Yeoman > > --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Mike Aninger" <mike@xxxx> wrote: > >Use stainless steel studs and nuts like > > the other gentleman said as well as the anti-seize compound.