Super Chevy – October 2019

The new Hot Rod Dynamics -inch
recessed smoothie firewall, offered by
Real Deal Steel (RDS), was designed to
give builders the firewall they wanted
without having to spend hours cutting
and fabricating to get the desired result.
The new firewall is devoid of all holes so
the builder has a clean starting point for
steering, brake, and other upgrades that
involve the firewall.

2

When a new RDS Tri-Five body is built,
it receives a stock firewall. If a customer
opts for the new recessed smoothie
firewall, RDS will install it as part of
the build, which saves cash compared
to doing it later on. The first step is
measuring for the cuts to remove the
stock firewall. Even though they’ve done
this multiple times, the RDS crew always
measures and checks like it’s the first
install they’ve done to be sure everything
is done properly.

3

Next is drilling the spot welds holding
the stock firewall brace in place so it
can be removed entirely.

4

The entire firewall brace and body

mount is removed to make way for

the new firewall. It will be modified

before it is reinstallation later.

5

You know that ARP’s internal engine

components, like head studs/bolts, mains

and rod bolts, let you build extra power

with total reliability. Leading racers from

all venues prove it week after week.

Additionally, ARP’s polished stainless

steel fasteners provide the finishing touch

to any engine. They are impervious to the

elements. And they’re 20% stronger than

Grade 8 hardware.

Complete Engine & Accessory

Fastener kits are available for LS, BBC and

SBC applications. They handle a dozen

different tasks, and save you money over

buying them by individual application.

You can also get polished stainless

steel and black oxide finished 8740

chrome moly bolts in 5 - packs by size.

They’re great for chassis, suspension and

other applications.

800-826-3045

http://www.arp-bolts.com

LS SBC BBC

By Application By Size By Engine