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Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY
I have stock shroud, 19" AC clutch fan, and correct later-11-bolt waterpump, so I have the correct 1/2-in-1/2-out spacing, BUT, my fan WILL end up closer to my radiator once my new Cold Case comes in, since it's thicker. ... .. assuming they ever ship it.  Word of advice: don't order a CC rad through Firebird Central since they order it to be shipped to you from CC. You won't even get a tracking number, and it's been almost two weeks in business days and I have no earthly idea where the thing is or if it even shipped, and my Trans Am is just sitting in the garage with dripping radiator hoses hanging off the engine with its proverbial thumb up its butt.
But yeah, the 3-row Champion that came on my 79 T/A isn't as thick as the factory radiator, which would've been a 4-row Harrison since my car is equipped with factory air conditioning. You can tell because the 4 shock-absorbing/insulating pads at each corner are for a 4-row and kinda just jiggle around and are loose on the Champion radiator, and there's a good 1.25" gap between the radiator and fan shroud that I had to seal up. So check your rad and see if you maybe have an incorrect one. The new CC will close around an inch of distance between the radiator core and fan. |
of course a 3 row isnt as thick as a 4 row, they make 3 row isolation pads for 3 row radiators. as stated above, the shroud location is the same regardless of rad size & the factory 3 rows had a gap between the rad tanks & shroud edges & still cool ok.
were you having issues with the champion 3 row? i recall some of your other posts about cooling issues & changing water pumps etc. i have the champion 3 row in a ~520hp 10.75:1 stroker engine in a 72 firebird with a china made PRW aluminum pump & worn out stock clutch fan & it keeps the car cool in every situation from hot humid summer stop & go city driving, to drag racing almost back to back runs & sitting in the staging lanes for 15+ minutes some times. aside from some rare quality issues some may have had, which is expected with most any aftermarket parts these days, im very happy & impressed at how well the champion radiator cools this engine. they rate the 3 row to 700+hp so just curious why the 3 row wasnt sufficient in your lower hp car.
& BTW, almost all companies drop ship products like this direct from the manufacturer, they dont keep these parts in stock for the most part. you should be able to call or email firebird central & get some type of shipping confirmation, but its possible CC is backed up with product delays like almost every other company today.