Posted by AAA on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 3:53PM :
In Reply to: Radiator used for V-8 conversion. posted by Jeff on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 3:35PM :
I just installed a 318 Poly in my M37 using the stock radiator. It was running around 175~190, but would climb to 220 after I turned the engine off.
This past weekend, I took the radiator back out, and installed the radiator shroud. The hole in the shroud is offset, not centered because of the original L6 engine placement. I had to cut out some sections, or bent them to clear the fan.
The truck now is running cooler, 165~170, but climbs up to 190 if you sit idle for a while. It seemed to help using the shroud, and an electric fan might help keepo the engine cooler after shutdown.
BTW - Paul (in NY) does not have the heat and humidity of AAA (in S. TX) :)