1985 Charger Power module cooling info

[jeff1234]

Hello all, Concerning the power module for my "85" Shelby Charger, how important is it to provide air flow through the plastic housing around the power module. I wont be using the stock air cleaner which is attached to the P/M housing.
I notice that therre is an oval hole behind the left front headlight that acts as an intake for the P/M. Is this primarily a dead air space, or will the forward motion of the car cause sufficient air flow over the components inside the P/M housing?
Thanks, jeff1234

[cordes]

I don't know that there is any airflow through there at speed, but I have read that people have blocked off both of the openings to prove that you don't need the hoses and the PM will live. I have never run the hose from the PM or SBEC in my cars and have had no ill effects because of it.

[Anonymous_User]

I don't know that there is any airflow through there at speed, but I have read that people have blocked off both of the openings to prove that you don't need the hoses and the PM will live. I have never run the hose from the PM or SBEC in my cars and have had no ill effects because of it.

+1 Nothing to worrry about.

[jeff1234]

Hey guys, Thanks for you input. I'm in the process of piping my intercooler and this makes the job significantly easier. Still, I wonder if I will get this job done this year. Probably more headway when motorcycle riding season is over. LOL
jeff1234