So let's say I put my exhaust studs in "backwards"

[quadmasta]

Long side in. What could that screw up?

[matredd]

The manifold studs?

[quadmasta]

Yeah. Sorry :)

[redjeff]

Nothing except that you won't have enough "meaty goodness" for the nut to grab on to, or your nut will bottom out and your manifold will be loose.

Why don't you just remove them and do it right?

[matredd]

You probably increase the risk of stripping the threads as well with the increased stress.

[quadmasta]

I will. I just realized I did it backwards the other day. Anybody know of any good high temp thread sealer?

[Reverend Greg]

Nikal Anti seize Is the best on the market

[mustangtomiata]

i hear blood works well. Just try and spread it evenly after your car cuts you.