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flathead 53 · 08-24-2015, 11:14 AM

how many out there using a radiator shroud, thinking about one for my 40 coupe with stock flathead. car runs about 170, on 85 90 deg weather but at a light or slow traffic it will go around 185/190, this is where the shroud should help, I do have new drakes water pumps and am running stats.

40cpe · 08-24-2015, 11:17 AM

With those temps you should count your blessings and leave it alone.

V8COOPMAN · 08-24-2015, 11:23 AM

Don't change nuthin'! DD

Kube · 08-24-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Don't change nuthin'! DD

Ditto!

woodiewagon46 · 08-24-2015, 11:43 AM

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There are hundreds of people that run flatheads that would love to have your cooling temperature numbers. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Sure a shroud would help at low speeds but at 185/190 degrees, you really don't need one.

08-24-2015, 11:14 AM	#1
flathead 53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central nj Posts: 717	radiator shroud how many out there using a radiator shroud, thinking about one for my 40 coupe with stock flathead. car runs about 170, on 85 90 deg weather but at a light or slow traffic it will go around 185/190, this is where the shroud should help, I do have new drakes water pumps and am running stats.

08-24-2015, 11:17 AM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: radiator shroud With those temps you should count your blessings and leave it alone.

08-24-2015, 11:23 AM	#3
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,115	Re: radiator shroud *Don't change nuthin'!* DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

08-24-2015, 11:43 AM	#5
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: radiator shroud Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There are hundreds of people that run flatheads that would love to have your cooling temperature numbers. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Sure a shroud would help at low speeds but at 185/190 degrees, you really don't need one.