[Roadster7]

Should these studs be cleaned and reused, or replaced? If replaced, which do you guys recommend?

 

[GreaseMonkey2000]

I replaced Warbirds with the kit from Bill at Mazda Roadster, this one to be exact: http://www.miataroadster.com/miataroadster/miataroadster-fastener-kits-exhaust-manifold/mremfkg8/i-412315.aspx

You could step up to the ARP ss studs but at twice the cost I personally couldn't justify the cost beyond the standard kit.

Very happy with the kit I used and will probably get another one for Misfire if I remove the exhaust manifold and can afford the added expense at that time.


P.S.-Also responded on mr.net but thought I'd post here for the benefit of others as well.

 

[concealer404]

If damaged, replace. If not, no.

If you need to replace them, you can get those studs at Belmetric for about a buck a pop and a 25 pack of copper lock nuts for about $10.