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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 01:42 AM
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From: Denton, TX
Car: 1992 RS
Engine: 305
Transmission: A/T
Side fan shroud

Hi, I noticed recently on my 92 RS with single fan that there was no seal around the electrice fan other than the top shroud that fits over the radiator. I figured the fan was relatively useless with a 2" gap around 70 % so I cut 2 cardboard strips 2" by 12", taped them up with duct tape and formed them to fit around both sides of the fan. Now I have a more complete shroud and the fan actually pulls air through the radiator instead of just between the fan and radiator. Anyway, I was wondering if the stock setup has the gaps or if at some point I lost some pieces. Thanks.
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 07:37 PM
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From: Tucson, AZ
Car: '86 Transmaro
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
I was wondering the same thing. My single fan has a pathetic shroud, if that is indeed what you call it. So I'm guessing this is factory.
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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my fan had the same setup, I ended up doing the same kind of mod except I use thin aluminum and cut it so it could be wedged in tight. so far so good, cools a hell of a lot better now too.
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 10:56 AM
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Car: 1985 IROC Z-28
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 3:73
My single fan setup had no shroud, either. But I found someone on E-Bay selling those parts, and got them cheap. All of the mounting holes were in the car. Why they left them out, I don't know. But to help my problem, I installed them.
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