In a message dated 5/22/02 3:40:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time, RAlanen@AOL.COM
writes:

> I like to tap them out to the next
> larger size as I feel it makes a stronger connection.  You will need to
> enlarge the holes in the exhaust pipe flange.

You can also buy stepped studs.  One end is the next size larger and goes in
the new hole.  The other end is standard size so you don't have to enlarge
the exhaust flange holes.

Tom
'71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat, '81 VW Diesel Pickup