Last one to post in this thread wins!
So this morning I went and bought a new temp. sending switch and hooked the original gauge in the dash back up and then took it out for a drive. With the Red-Line product in the rad and the new temp switch it is running a lot cooler now. I'll be taking the gauge trio out and just use the factory equipment once more. I think I will keep looking for a shroud though for two reasons. It'll improve the air flow and also protect fingers from getting loped off. I always try and keep things safe.