Studs in place of Intake Manifold bolts?

[BIGYELLOW78J10]

I think Pete (CJ) says he always replaces a couple of bolts with stud when pulling and replacing an intake.

Which ones are best to do and what size are the studs/bolts? Any washers used with the nut?

Thanks,

Daniel

[1jeep4me]

Front passenger/ rear driver. If your heads have been milled then you will have a horiible time getting it on. Most people I know end up stripping bolts......

FYI always have heads "angle milled" always....Other wise it is hell to pay.

[BNR]

What's the benefit of using studs? Do you attach something else to them?

[Crazy_Jeepman]

I use the Studs to hold the Fiber MR Gasket intake gaskets, as I do not like the Valley Gasket. These gaskets are a bit thicker and it makes it hard to start the bolts as the holes do not like to line up. I thread studs in several holes on each side and pull the intake down with nuts and then use the bolts in the remainder of the holes.