65 Dart/Big Block/Cooling
It would take some engineering but you might switch to pusher-type fans. The latch support is "right there" but I'm sure it could be modified to fit some fans in front.
Thanks and yes, I looked at putting the fans "out front", best option there would have been two pushers, one on either side of the latch support. But then... I'm not sure I mentioned that the car is an A/C car, and I live on the coast in Mississippi, No A/C is not really an option for this "Old, Fat, Bald Guy".
SO...
I called Griffith Radiators, after detailing what I'm building, B/RB 400/450hp, we looked at a custom build, then I wondered if they had one in the "Exact Fit" (a bolt in) for the Dart. Used their pull downs to find a Dart BUT nothing listed. After scratching my head, then my arse, for a moment I thought, "Which other A Bodies might they list?" They do list a 65 Plymouth Barracuda, another small A Body, the core support should be the same part-holes line up and all-"Should". With the dimensions figured out, the conversation then turned to "Cooling Capacity". Will a Giffith Radiator of these dimensions effectively cool a 450hp big block? He says "Yes", so... and then... I made it a combo to include an electric cooling fan with all the switches, temp sensors and wiring to go with it. Should be here around 4/10/12, The Radiator, Electric Fan and Electric Water Pump "should" all fit, with about 3/4" to spare. The engine mounts on Poly-Bushings so it won't move "a lot".
I knew this going in but... "sure ain't a lot of space in the A Body!"
