Re: Big block cooling help
Hey, towrecker, bodyman-friend of mine told me how to cool a big block-into-older-chev. It involved 2 steps. You already have the 1st--the shroud. Second step was install a 6-blade fan, solid mount--CLUTCHLESS--properly depth'ed into shroud.
This is too much drag and noise for everyday driving. But should be ideal for your application--they are made for each other.
Ours would literally suck your shirttail towards rad if you bent over front, like adjusting carb.
When you solve your problem, please report back to group. Don't hafta use my name--just wish for group to know what a solid-mount fan & shroud are capable of. Our rad was a factory unit for cooling a 235 Chevy motor. Our motor was a rarity--a 396/425 hp, that I bought new from Chevy dealer in Greenville, SC, & installed in a 55 Chevy that was a 6-cyl/3-speed with overdrive from the factory. Used that same factory rad with the big-block install, & cooled it with above solution.
Will be following thread, so good luck.
Sam
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