Champion radiator questions

[Root2812]

Lots of great info guys. Is anyone running one without a shroud? Or is shroud a must?

Also, I'm not sure if I need to pay to relocate the filler. Is the size and locations of outlets close enough to the stock radiator that I could use my original radiator for mock up?

[roger55]

Originally Posted by Root2812

Lots of great info guys. Is anyone running one without a shroud? Or is shroud a must?

Also, I'm not sure if I need to pay to relocate the filler. Is the size and locations of outlets close enough to the stock radiator that I could use my original radiator for mock up?

I don't think it's a good to run an electric fan without a shroud. When it's done, it mounts directly to the core with nylon ties. I think this is hard on the core and shortens it's life. It's also going to cool less efficiently when stopped or at low speeds because it doesn't draw air through the entire core. That can actually be an advantage at higher speeds and why you see some people put flaps on the shrouds to allow air to flow with positive pressure from the front. This is what I did on my shroud that I showed photos of.