a V8 in a TF MUST have a shroud, there's too much space with the rad mounted in the 6 cyl position [original V8 trucks had the rad moved back] .... OTOH, if you got the fan 1.25" from the rad, you're maybe using the side mounts, the front mounts will put it further back ... I wouldn't be suprised if the 'generic' fiberglas shrouds need to be trimmed, but splitting them shouldn't be necessary, as all you have to do is take off the fan and undo the top hose - need to get rid of that spacer on the fan too, as you want the fan to be spinning right at the edge of the shroud, not down inside it
here's a pic of the 60's car shroud I put on reds 283 [front mount] - note the spacer on the fan blade and it's still way back
Bill
