Glen has the right info here! I think about 1" between the cond. and the rad is probably more like it. You definitely need all of the seals around/under/over the radiator, and the shroud, especially with A/C. Make sure the front air dam is there, and in good shape, as that is what forces the air up into the radiator area...a fan by itself just won't cut it. Of course, the air dam will have no effect on the cooling if you're stuck in stop/go traffic, but it will help cool it down quicker once you get moving.
You may need to go with a dual fan set-up with the A/C system....the single, 16" fan may not be enough...
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