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Old 06-30-2013, 07:35 PM   #27
OldTrucksRule
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Location: Redlands, CA
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Re: electric fan vs shroud

I have a 502 HO crate motor in my lifted '65 4x4 Chevy. I got it a few years ago and immediately changed out the stock Harrison radiator with a BeCool and aFlexolite Extreme S blade fan with the included shroud that completely covered the radiator. Did fine during the winters here in SoCal but I could not drive it up a grade during the summer without it hitting over 205-210 and even hotter when driving in the local mountains. Finally took it to a local 4x4 mechanic who had metal fab equipment and had a custom three row radiator made. Full metal shroud with the mechanical fan. Drove it the last few days here in the south when it has been 110 and the temp barely rose above 180 which is the thermostat I am using. Also have the auto trans cooler on a separate cooler since I don't have to worry about cold weather driving. Preeety happy with it right now.
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