The eng and trans is mounted to the frame with 1/2" clearance between the distributor and firewall. I have 2" between the rad fan blade (Bottom of Blade angled forward)and rad core. I don't think I would need a schroud. Does this sound OK??
Originally Posted by red58
1/2" max, but if you put the engine that far forward, you'll have headaches with the trans - also with engine in factory-like position it's too far back for a spacer to work ... a fan shroud is the answer, there's after market plastic ones available that fit

Bill