Topic: Exhaust - Studs or bolts?

[bmaker]

Just finishing up a complete rebuild.  I have a new 4 into 1 and thought I would remove the studs to make it easier to put back in the frame and it offers a cleaner look.  Well after breaking 2 (i know many have felt my pain!) I am starting to reconsider.  Any thoughts on which is better or a matter of preference? 
Many thanks

[754]

 It depends a lot on what pipes you can find.. spigot mount headedrs can be taken off in around 3 minutes or less, try that with stud/split collars..

[somesuch]

The headers that use a stamped steel plate and studs for mounting to the head are much lighter than the headers that use spigot/collar arrangement.

[crazypj]

Studs should be stronger and not wear threads in head.
 I would prefer to use them whenever possible

[stereosilence]

I replaced bolts with studs. Got them at ACE hardware. I was lucky that only one bolt broke off in the engine and it was far enough in that I could still put in the stud.

I screwing bolts in and out of the engine makes me antsy.

[bmaker]

Using a Carpy 4 into 1. 

[754]

 Spigots dont wear  threads in  the head, if using that type, studs is better than bolts..

[SohRon]

Be sure to use some good copper anti-sieze on the new bolts/studs if you ever want to take them out again.

[bmaker]

Thanks for the advice!  I think I'm going back with studs.  I feel so stupid!  If I just would have left the darn thing alone, I wouldn't have had to go to all this trouble with taking the old studs out.  They were in perfect shape. Live and learn I suppose.