SUPERCHEVY.COM 63ARP now offers 1/2-inch wheel studs that
are specifically designed with the correct
knurl to replace the 12mm studs found
in modern bearing packs. They come
in a standard (PN 100-7731) and longer
length (PN 100-7730). We chose the longer
version to match the studs in our Baer
floater.
11Our wagon is destined for some hard
driving, so having an oil cooler isn’t
really on the optional list. Adding one
is easy thanks to Earl’s new LS Side
Mount Oil Cooler Adapter. It mounts to
the side of the pan (retaining the stock
oil filter location) and has a 180-degree
thermostat built in along with two
1/8-inch pipe ports for pressure and
temperature sensors.
12Back to the driveline, we prepped our
Strange Engineering third member for
installation. The wagon is heavy and with
an engine capable of putting out 1,000 hp
we wanted a stout unit. Inside the HD Pro
case (PN N2300) are a set of Motive 3.70
gears (PN RS07890370) and a 31-spline
Detroit Truetrac posi unit (PN N1979).
13The key component of their third
member is this HD Pro aluminum
case, which offers a 10-pound
savings over an iron unit, along
with larger oil channels for better
lubrication. Chrome-moly studs are
encapsulated by billet aluminum
main caps for even more strength,
and the unit was topped off with
a high-strength pinion support
and billet 1350 yoke.14