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-Powe.../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-...ss!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-A....c100005.m1851

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-32V-Auto...83f3ec992d898e

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/...ght=fuse+block

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...ght=fuse+block

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...ght=fuse+block

Hope this helps.

Alex

[65 drop top]

This has power distribution and fuses

[65 drop top]

https://www.bluesea.com/products/774...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