cbolt Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Is anyone running a Champion 3 row radiator in their small block? I just installed mine and am trying to fit the fan shroud... I was wondering what, if any, things people had to do to get it all to fit correctly. Mine is not very close on the bottom, but I think I can make the top cover fit okay, with some shorter shroud to top plate bolts. Any help or suggestions are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 i got the 2 row one.....they should be the same height as a factory one. my fan shroud fit fine from top to bottom......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droff Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I've got either the 2 or 3 row, didn't have any issues with the shroud top to bottom, it was side to side as the Champion is a good bit wider than the shroud. Not much help to you tho..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 I have a A/C condenser that restricts the radiator from moving far enough forward to let the shroud seat properly at the bottom. Yes, the Champion is quite a bit bigger than the stock one, and I guess I should have ordered the 2 row one for better fit. Ill figure it out I suppose. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 My three row champion fit like a glove. No issues at all. I can take some pics this afternoon when I get home if you would like some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hmmm, I would love some pics. I cant understand why mine isn't fitting like a glove also. There is approximately 1.5" between the base of the shroud and the radiator top mount and bottom mount. I have to check to see if the bolts which attach the shroud to the top plate are too long and dig into the fins, which from a glance they seem like they do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droff Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Here's a few pics of my install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks! Mine looks about the same on top, but I had to make some mods to the underside. Nobody will be able to see it anyway so I am happy with the install. Im not gonna say it fit like a glove, but I made it work. Thanks to all who helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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