Studs vs. bolts for mounting turbo

Mitchocalypse · 08-06-2013, 07:58 AM

Is there a preffered way to mount a turbo to a manifold?
Or does it make any difference?

JL1RX7 · 08-06-2013, 08:56 AM

I wouldn't think so. Setting the right torque with either one is more important than anything else. That should keep it from leaking.

RXtacy · 08-06-2013, 10:28 AM

You want to use studs/nuts. Getting a bolt/nut on would be quite a pain for most manifolds.

88turboii · 08-06-2013, 04:26 PM

studs. bolts eventually wear out the threads in the manifold flange and could end up cross threading. you can always replace a stud if it gets buggered up. same reason why there are studs in the housings

08-06-2013, 07:58 AM	#1
Mitchocalypse Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 179 Rep Power: 13	Studs vs. bolts for mounting turbo Is there a preffered way to mount a turbo to a manifold? Or does it make any difference? __________________

08-06-2013, 08:56 AM	#2
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 487 Rep Power: 18	I wouldn't think so. Setting the right torque with either one is more important than anything else. That should keep it from leaking.

08-06-2013, 04:26 PM	#4
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 395 Rep Power: 18	studs. bolts eventually wear out the threads in the manifold flange and could end up cross threading. you can always replace a stud if it gets buggered up. same reason why there are studs in the housings