Fiero Aluminum Radiator Clearence to Fan Clutch

[D52E]

I recently purchased one of those eBay Fiero radiators and i have to admit that I am a bit dissapointed with the fit. The radiator core depth placess it up against the fan clutch. I even purchased the 2 row model. I'm not sure i want to run an electric fan, move the engine rearward or cut the core support to make it fit.

 

Does anyone have any ideas on a water pump/clutch that might be thinner to help gain clearence?

Has anyone installed one of these radiators recently?

 

My engine - L20B

Water pump with integral fan clutch

Champion Cooling Systems all aluminum aftermarket 2 row Fiero radiator

[rayven14]

Oh no! you gotta chop that fan clutch getty up off the wter pump, it takes some patience and a cut off wheel (go slow and use lots of water so you dont super heat the bearings) and you end up with tons of clearance. There a write up somewhere on here about how to do this.

[D52E]

I was hoping there was a combination of parts that would help me instal this radiator and still retain the factory fan clutch. I would like to avoid the complexity of running a fan and thermo switch if possible.

 

Does everyone with this radiator run an electric fan?

[rayven14]

Electric fan isnt that involved or complex at all, basically four wires (including a relay) and a thermal time switch.

[DISLEXICDIME]

just run the non clutch water pump and fan

[HRH]

That's what I'd do! (Oh wait, I did!) ;)

 

http://www.mattalbertson.net/electricfan.htm