exaust manifold nuts

[zippoz]

i have a problem. i am currently doing an engine swap from an 86 to an 89. the current problems are the 2 remaining bolts that attach the exaust manifold to the exaust pipe. there were 3 nuts holding it on. one snapped off, the other 2 are stripped. i am trying a nut splitter but i am not too hopeful. any other suggestions on thow to handle this?

[shepherd79]

grinder is the only way out of this mess.

[A20A1]

vice grips for the stripped ones.

[zippoz]

they are stripped and rusted. a 6 foot prybar, and liquid wrench couldnt sem to do it. i dont see how vice grips will work can you elaborate?

[zippoz]

well im grinding away at them, but i dont think i can do anything without completely cutting the bolt and nut off, is there a way to replace the studs coming out of the manifold? or do i need a new one? or... should i just cut the exaust pipe. that would probably be alot cheaper.