distributer cap mods?

do i have to use fastners? I can get brand new 2 or 2 1/2 inch long dorman 5/16 bolts with washers, wouldnt that be ok? I will discard all of the studs. But first i am going to run it all 12 degrees initial and check for vaccum leak around the intake, wich i'm about 90 percent sure thats what i've got. But i will report back later this afternoon with my findings.
Bolts are fasteners, just different terminology. Dorman makes bolts in different grades, you need to make sure you're getting the strongest they have. Home Depot, Lowes, and better hardware stores have Grade 8 bolts. These are generally the strongest available and will work perfectly. Studs will work perfectly, it's just the ones you have are junk.