1973 V8 Super Beetle Front Engine Conversion - 283 SBC

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Originally Posted by evilC

The rad in the rear with a duct does have two major advantages as I see it:

1) It distributes a reasonable amount of weight to the rear to offset the lump in the front

2) With the duct and fan that will have to run almost constantly although I would still use a 'stat, you are creating a makeshift diffuser that will help with the down force on the rear.

Clive

I weighed these same pros and cons. It just makes more sense to put it in back.