Can I use (cheaper) 135i/N54 manifold studs on my M50B25?

[MaxBell]

The E36 exhaust manifold studs are pricey. (P/N: 11121744057)

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/11121744057/ES18384/

The 128i exhaust manfold studs are cheap. (P/N: 11127593376

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Head_Bolt/ES263132/

Can I use them?

The only difference seems to be that the 1 series bolts are 3 mm shorter, have a torx head on them and have a small break in the threads in the middle.

[justin_l_]

I'd try it.

[Nutzy]

Yes, they are all M7. I use those on my M50.

[Northern]

I've heard of this being done before for ease of installation. I didn't know they were also cheaper.

[glucklich21]

Yup I did on mine.

[Mistawall]

i bought the turner motor sport stud kit cost like 56 bucks

[2mAn]

i bought the turner motor sport stud kit cost like 56 bucks

I bought mine from VAC and I remember them being cheaper than the $56 they are priced at now

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac---exhaust-manifold-performance-stud--nut-kit-p1794.aspx