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06-25-2012, 03:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Lyndon, KY
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Radiator/Fan Question
My truck has the original radiator and a big plastic shroud that is attached that surrounds the fan. The motor is a sb 350.
I'm thinking about replacing the radiator with an aluminum one and was wondering if that fan shroud (if that's what it's called) is necessary. I don't see it in too many other pictures of engines. The engine temp runs between 180 and 200 when warmed up. Would removing this increase the engine temp? Thanks, Scott |
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06-25-2012, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Lyndon, KY
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Re: Radiator/Fan Question
I take it back, I do see this in a lot of builds. I just went through the thread about "show me you engine compartment" and it's there. Guess for a good reason.
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06-25-2012, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: east texas
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Re: Radiator/Fan Question
I live in Texas, gets really hot here. I have a aluminum radiator and no shroud and mine runs fine.
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06-26-2012, 12:35 AM
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  Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Radiator/Fan Question
Your cooling system will always cool more efficiently with a shroud and a properly placed fan. There is a reason that GM installed them from the factory.
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