I had a simular problem, i purchased the BB radiator and have the VA front runner system, i had to get the small block radiator to make it work, it is still rated at way over the HP rating i need for my BB, Ron Davis was very good at sending me a new one and I recieved some cash back for the price dif.

RSK68
Rick Klein

Front Runner Clearance
 

Rick,
That is good news. I have the same set up, but don't have it in the car yet. I was concerned about clearance when the guy at Ron Davis would not even sell the BB set up to me because he knew it would not fit. Your experience is probably the reason he knew that.

Brian Thibodeaux

yep , he has my pictures to prove it, great guys over there, if i was at home i would send the picture for you to see.

RSK68

Photo
 

Please do send the photo when you get back. I would greatly appreciate it.

BT

pics
 

If possible will you send them to me as well or post. Also BT will you please measure the widith of the set up you have from the radiator support to the fan motor. I have 7.5 inches to work with. Thanks for all the info.

i think recessing the rad into the core support would be good if you have the ability, obviously there would be some repainting involved, but it seems like moving the rad flush with the front side of the core support would gain you the clearance needed.