power distribution

[1985olds]

I have an ls swapped g body. Being young and inexperienced when I put it together, I just sent several wires (starter, reverse lockout solenoid, gauge panel, etc. directly to the battery for my constant hot circuits. I want to clean up the wiring by the battery and was wondering which method is preferred to do this. Do I use an aux fuse block or a distribution block? I found a distribution block like this https://www.amazon.com/Terminal-Power-Distribution-Block-Kit/dp/B00X32PTDA

[CapSS92]

Depends if your circuits are already fused. The local pull-a-part can be your best friend. I use these from the 88-98 GM trucks. $10 and it has multiple pickup points.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-89-90-91-92-93-94-GMC-Chevy-Truck-Neutral-Wiring-Junction-Block-Firewall/302569898145?hash=item46729240a1:g:u8YAAOSwax5Yti~ B:sc:USPSFirstClass!79925!US!-1

If you are looking for fused blocks then you can usually find some good GM ones in the trucks. I used one from a newer Dodge Dart that was located on the inside dash. If yards are nowhere near you then this is a good option.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-WAY-ATC-AUTO-FUSE-HOLDER-BOX-WIRE-IN-4-OUT-POWER-DISTRIBUTION-PANEL-WITH-FUSES/302566958188?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D90163f 291a07444f9c52242ff60bab89%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3 %26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D302566975042%26itm%3D3025669581 88&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-32V-Auto-Car-Boat-12-Way-Circuit-Standard-ATO-ATC-Blade-Fuse-Box-Block-Holder/392251121562?hash=item5b53fd1f9a&enc=AQADAAADAFjVrDbVsZ8oH%2F8PNHtt9VX4%2Fw7FZcmMuq sX8uaFEduVYuMXyQEN1jx8FkF9BWNjZKKU3DZfJMW4QXt7PJSd RYjK1v3Y6a69AILi1SkNpuOVvnm6AcV%2FUTl%2FcMTQnIQ6S0 F21ywuMbeTuGyOZujC9HTWk%2F5iuVGsyGn0ajzDqAo0H4Y8DP FR3J8OamSurk89SSVaGNBcIu4nYCNL76UtZmakgVRDJ3EtCX87 YLRsennROmyRPBTauiG5Fq8rUpU9bvwMRyPNzvkWfaE3MNK99Q rPXzu%2FCUWwd9qhy9VH93D9WF9PjFYPBW%2FmJcPNmh5a%2B2 luWXZ3aa36dijqkb037qS5rsonAsuaDFMUZIhy0IqkkDgmOcXY KjT9%2BcVm%2F7i8FxMx5Km6vknmxPrvxv5yqLP%2FPLKhCA%2 BVScZibNZUzktuxV8nrOGkbCAaU95%2FxFM7XF%2Bf6OZJahNT 6mNsSR5CmzgsQ7bqsvpdzLmgW734E7s14n%2Fy4ZtKr%2FtlZ0 s%2BfzDKzyiBB6hUTPIA3oVx3KnIi8Cm5clrq9U0Zg1LuxUBMo rOXKc%2Bjo0t6HHrpXgiP5zuVOLro%2B%2FE0VcryS9UqRsn1k 6j4yCJkzLwm%2B%2Fif%2FmDpUN4a%2BR4QcFZsbMFNfsPFc9c 4YHmi%2FR17AxmFh6xXWycG%2BpuUIp3CUrV4aRJpZp5%2B5rG i1O5W1XrBeUVqEiDycOOE2IV9T4c8lISKsS2%2F4XBjIa1t0Gi 1kV1PpTcpct5yHJpJPQ5Ytxk90ySAqpQuVr1Hw%2FfZ7snhOjJ KrpEu17qYiXsk%2B1s8P4tGrpVROIe7VuYLDspqA%2BVj8%2FR DoEn1AhE6wpOm%2BK7KcYO0SAXQ36w9i6Po5c%2FqiRdI86s20 kGd2wa16T86KncHf%2FADEvhhgb3Nif8kknBqCdDmiuk6uMLdU nLTBlUXqq6xQiPZheSX8nwVgif91VpIsggRBKx8mczQYvc7h6O d3Deyhk1tqZrHA7Mq%2FS%2BxoUJWg%2B0NGC%2BrgFYbyIAyB qfg8bnxgUTv6th3Q%3D%3D&checksum=392251121562f104f9a869154978a083f3ec992d8 98e

Here's links to a couple of guys that have used fuse blocks from Crown Victoria's and 4th Gen Camaros.

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/67868-relay-fuse-block-suggestions?highlight=fuse+block

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/65114-Relay-box?highlight=fuse+block

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/130701-OEM-Underhood-fuse-box?highlight=fuse+block

Hope this helps.

Alex

[65 drop top]

This has power distribution and fuses

[65 drop top]

https://www.bluesea.com/products/7748/SafetyHub_150_Fuse_Block

[1985olds]

Thank you guys, so should something like the small starter wire be fused? The guy who did my swap harness just has it direct to my battery?

[CapSS92]

Are you talking the main power wire to the starter or the power feed for the car? If it's the main power wire (4ga. or bigger usually) then I would say no. I don't think even the OEM's fuse that wire. If it's the power feed for the entire car then usually a 50a fuse will work. That's what Painless Wiring puts in their kits. I've never done them but extra security never hurts.

Alex