Just another note, every application is different. You don't need to spend 1500 on rad, shroud and fans if not needed. I also have a 440 with an 871 blower on it. I run it with no hood, champion 3 row radiator, no shroud(no room) and two 12" puller fans 2500 cfm. This motor will run at 185 going...
Been through this with 540 hp 440 with vintage AC. 4 core radiator is not ideal, went with a Ron Davis unit two 1" rows, but the key is the electric fans, two 13" Spal fans with 3554 combined cfm. Runs at 180 degrees at idle with AC on in 95 degree Florida weather. Like most guys building a car...
2 things come to mind, adjustable strut rods can pull the lower control arm forward causing this situation or the car has been hit and thrown the geometry out.