By staying with the 15-1/2” core support you limited yourself to not only the smaller radiator with 1” tubes instead of 1-1/4” tubes but you’re also missing out on the larger 19-1/2” fan.
If you want the additional peace of mind and cooling capacity of the bigger more efficient large tube radiator and 19-1/2” fan plan on spending whatever it takes to replace or modify your core support and upgrade your cooling system.
It’s not a big deal finding out what your upper limit might be, don’t be shutting it off at 197 let it hit 220 before you shut it down next time. 20 minutes sitting in traffic with the air conditioner running and only hitting 197 seems like you’re doing fine to me.
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1964 Tempest Coupe LS3/4L70E/3.42
1964 Le Mans Convertible 421 HO/TH350/3.08
2002 WS6 Convertible LS1/4L60E/3.23
1966 VW Type 2 Single Cab Pickup 140hp 2276
1956 VW Type 2 Panel Van 36hp 1200
1957 VW Type 1 Beetle 180hp 2276
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