Been there
I think what you got going is not just one item that you are going to swap out out and it magically going to cool. Everything is going have to be just right.
Timing
carb
Radiator
Fan
Airflow thru the engine compartment/front grill
Water pump
Pulley drive ratio
Hoses
Hi flow stat
Coolant
In other words the works, if one item is not 100% it will bite ya and you will lose cooling performance.