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manifold Bolts

Does anyone know where I can buy the manifold bolts for an 87 5.0, the ones with the non removeable nut which allows you to screw the stud into the manifold. I tried double nutting the new threads I just bought, but about half way up they seperate.

I dont have to have to take the manifold out of the car...

manifold Bolts

Reply #1
Bump. anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? How have you guys put new studs into the manifolds?

manifold Bolts

Reply #2
Intake? Exhaust? Upper? Lower?
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

manifold Bolts

Reply #3
exhaust. The ones which connect the manifold to the ypipe.

manifold Bolts

Reply #4
Dorman probably sells them. Check out their website
1988 Thunderbird
306 HO w/ A9P processor
AOD w/ Transgo Reprogrammer
Full Digital Dash w/ twin Cyberdyne A-pillar gauges 
245/50/16 Tires on Snowflakes
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Reply #5
9/16th head coarse thread I think. Go to home depot and get some either all`thread or find some bolts the right length. I'd buy a 12" all thread that a 9/16th nut will fit on. Test it on the head. Put a bolt on the all thread after its screwed in, cut it with a dremel or grinder right after the nut. bring it back to home depot and buy the bolts that are the same length from the nut the the end of the all thread.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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manifold Bolts

Reply #6
Oh there different lengths if you have a stock 5.0 manifold. Headers I think are all the same size.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com