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Old 09-01-2015, 03:09 PM
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Question 996/997 Exhaust Studs

I can't seem to find any information on why 9x6/9x7s use crap exhaust screws instead of studs with nuts. Seems like another case of aluminum not being the best material to screw things into repeatedly but I don't see anyone offering studs. Is it because exhaust components are expected to deteriorate and a screw is easier to replace than a stud? The crap screw twists off before you can damage the aluminum through over torqueing? Is it the chemistry between a stainless stud and the aluminum? Now I am curious and someone here knows!
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