Another Mopar Off My Bucket List - Barracuda Fastback

1967 'cuda said

The way I see it I've got a few options.

1) Use a hole saw to make several holes around the main fan hole that would allow air to pass through. - Stainless is a pain to drill - especially with a hole saw.:(

2)Remove the shroud altogether and run without. - Easy-peezy.:)

3)Check and see if I can trim off the structure that surrounds the electric fan so that it will allow air through from the entire radiator surface. I think I like this choice best but I'm not sure if it'll work until I pull everything apart.:eek:

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My 2 cents:
Option 1 is essentially option 2 with more work.
Option 3 could be a not so good idea after all. It depends on whether the fan shroud is tight around the fan. If it isn't, the air flowing through the radiator outside the fan will compete with the air being sucked through the fan when it passes through the exit hole of the shroud. It could lead to a poorer net flow through the radiator.

Could you post a pic?