I run a flex fan on my Dart with a well built homemade shroud. Keeps the 517" 700+ hp engine at 180 with no problems. Before the good shroud it was a problem in town but not on the highway.

My 72 Satellite had the water pump issue that is similar to his problem. Guessing its around 650+ hp runs 10.0. Car had a heat problem even on the highway After changing the water pump no issues at all.

Neither car has vacuum advance.

What kind of shroud do you have?

Check the water pump.