Factory 3core Radiator BB Nova- Cooling Feedback

[WILMASBOYL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crossbreed383</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anyone here have any feedback on how the factory 3 core with clutch fan , OM fan shroud setup cools in summer heat?
11-1 COMP engine making an honest 450-475 hp
I was told you cannot fit the clutch fan along with a 4 core unit, when using long w/pump ,so was hoping the 3 core will be sufficient is all
Thanks
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As Sully mentioned the stock setup works pretty well in most cases. The clutch fan vesion will not work with the long water pump, regardless if it is 3 or 4 core. You didn't mention what year Nova we are discussing...but, the 68 BB Nova [short water pump] did use the clutch fan setup, so if you want to mimic that arrangement it is possible. BB cooling issues typically come from an improper thermostat, bad pump, incorrect timing or a radiator that has issues.

wilma

[Crossbreed383]

Its a 68' but I am leaning towards running the long 69' water pump, bracket setup due to aesthetics
But if the 3 core cant cut it,I would try to run a short setup w a 4 core
Trying to do this only once is all [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

[WILMASBOYL78]

If you have a 68...then use a 68 setup. We run a hi-perf Stewart water pump and stat...4 core factory style radiator and a hd 6 blade steel fan. US Radiator makes a really good product...their Desert Cooler models work well.

wilma

[Crossbreed383]

But the 68 setup is icky looking [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
All kidding aside, i've also heard they're prone to throwing off belts with the longer generator bracket used???

[WILMASBOYL78]

<span style="font-size: 14pt"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crossbreed383</div><div class="ubbcode-body">But the 68 setup is icky looking [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
All kidding aside, i've also heard they're prone to throwing off belts with the longer generator bracket used??? </div></div>

<span style="font-weight: bold">&quot;icky&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]</span>


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