The shroud set-up is broken for my 78 Malibu (stock sbc/auto) in >4pcs. The fan & clutch are ready to be replaced as well.
I did some searching for an 'OE' replacement shroud. I'm not interested in spending more than a typical replacement set-up & I don't need NOS priced parts. Most stuff that comes up on the searches is for earlier Malibu's (or something completely unrelated ).
I'm considering alternative radiator set-ups from newer cars & like the idea of something that will work as a combo (radiator core has the mounts built-in for the e-fans). I googled & read suggestions for Chrysler fans, ls1 f-body, b-body Caprice, LT1 stuff as well just as many diff radiator manufacturers.
I'd prefer to buy a matched matched radiator + fan set-up from say Oreillys Auto that would be a drop-in w/easy warranty exchange should it be necessary
I have enough 'projects' to keep me busy so w/this need I'm looking to keep things simple. What's going to fit the best & be an easy install while not leaving the core support looking like something was missing?
I did some searching for an 'OE' replacement shroud. I'm not interested in spending more than a typical replacement set-up & I don't need NOS priced parts. Most stuff that comes up on the searches is for earlier Malibu's (or something completely unrelated ).
I'm considering alternative radiator set-ups from newer cars & like the idea of something that will work as a combo (radiator core has the mounts built-in for the e-fans). I googled & read suggestions for Chrysler fans, ls1 f-body, b-body Caprice, LT1 stuff as well just as many diff radiator manufacturers.
I'd prefer to buy a matched matched radiator + fan set-up from say Oreillys Auto that would be a drop-in w/easy warranty exchange should it be necessary
I have enough 'projects' to keep me busy so w/this need I'm looking to keep things simple. What's going to fit the best & be an easy install while not leaving the core support looking like something was missing?