Ford hardware is junk compared to BMW nuts and bolts. I keep souvenirs of my battles with broken bolts in the dash well. I have plenty of BMW stuff hanging around. Its a decade older, but in way better shape. When the Ford hardware shears, strips or goes missing, I use BMW stuff. I haven't had any trouble with the Rat's Y pipe but the PO did, it was hung on 2.5" grade 8 3/8s bolts. Its a PITA job, some are worse than others. Before I'd pay 1200 bucks, I'd be doing this myself.