[s-cars] exhaust manifold studs

[Bob Rossato]

> I approximately measured the depth of the holes in the head, including
> the EM flange thickness, and it appears to be a bit over 1" deep.
> Assuming your "x 27" above refers to stud length, that doesn't seem long
> enough, assuming the stud is intended to fully seat in the hole.  Valid
> assumption?

The 27mm applies to the "working" length of the stud, or the part that
sticks out of the head.  The overall length of the stud (just measured one)
is ~42mm, of which ~15mm threads into the head.

> According to the RS2 installation guide at s-cars.org, only four of the
> 16 studs need to be shortened for the RS2 EM.  Neither of my two missing
> studs is in that list (I am missing #7 and #8 on the bottom, counting
> from the front).  Am I correct in thinking that I need two stock
> manifold studs, 35mm long?

That's probably the best way to go, and if they're too long you can always
cut them down.

Bob