The length of the shroud is critical to correct fan performance. The fan blades should fit halfway into the back end of the shroud, so the fan hub is just even with the rear of the shroud. Too far forward or back will result in incorrect air flow through the radiator, and/or oddball noises. Also, any areas around the sides of the radiator should be covered with sheet matal, so all the air passes through the core. That's not usually a problem with a stock radiator, but on a custom job, sometimes it gets forgotten.
Jerry