[rblong]

Fred - You are exactly correct in your understanding. Doesn't do it with the hood open because all the CFM the fan is pulling through the radiator is blowing out the hood, but when you close the hood I am guessing the air is somewhat building up in the front of the engine bay and pulling some hot air over the radiator since it is not shrouded. I have a full lower shroud, but there is about 3 inches between the radiator and the hood with it closed. There is no question it is recirculating hot air sitting still with hood closed.

Byron - I did exactly what your suggesting, but I used poster board to make a template. I have the aluminum sheet and have rough cut it and will fit as soon as I get time to finish fab. I do not overheat at all driving anymore (I installed a lower temp water thermostat than I had) but it creeps up some idling so once I shroud it if I still have the problem I will do the fan shroud and possibly a larger CFM fan. Mine is a Spal puller with Griffin radiator.

Thanks and I will keep everyone tuned in.

Bruce