What are you using for + buss bar power junction? need some ideas please

[ZMAN1969]

What are Y'all using as a main power junction up front when the battery is in trunk? I'm planning on running O gauge cable to one and then send wires to starter, alternator from there looking for suggestions/pics of what you have used for this junction.

[dhutton]

Hi Rich I use these

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedway-Motors-Bulkhead-Firewall-Battery-Cable-Connector-Red-Positive-Terminal/381533616924?epid=655458126&hash=item58d52cfb1c:g:6jQAAOSwHwJaXSzW:sc:USPSPrio rity!76233!US!-1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedway-91064018-Heavy-Duty-Brass-Terminal-Battery-Cable-Bulkhead-Connector/261866142614?epid=1141617859&hash=item3cf8703b96:g:3HkAAOSw1Ndaj0G3:sc:USPSPrio rity!76233!US!-1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Junction-Block-Stud-5-16-Brass-SS-Battery-Cable-Panel-Mount-250-Amp/132404181575?hash=item1ed3e77a47:g:qyUAAOSwUdlWgak d

Edit: fixed first link

Don

[Musclerodz]

AAW 500009. Similar to the middle pic Dhutton posted a link to.

[ZMAN1969]

well maybe I'm not clear those are for going through the firewall - for that I'm going to use a HD grommet, what I'm looking for a a junction where I can connect several leads for starter, alternator fans like a buss bar of sorts
similar to this but with protective cover http://www.remybattery.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/e/terminal-bus-bar-4-point-positive.jpg

[slimjim]

I'm looking at running this one.

https://i.imgur.com/xy273in.png

for my setup I'm running a 1/0 gauge wire direct from the battery to the starter with the solenoid in the trunk. So it won't go near this terminal.

Then I'll be running a fused(or 80A circuit breaker) 8 gauge wire from the battery to one bolt on this terminal and either an 8 or 4 gauge from the other terminal bolt to the alternator. allowing a bunch of other fused power wires to be connected in-between.

And even though no-one will see it, my OCD will sleep good at night.

[rickpaw]

I'm using one exactly like the one in the ebay link below.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jump-Start-Post-Battery-Junction-Box-BMW-OEM-E36-Positive-Connection/192513111512?epid=1023044635&hash=item2cd2acf5d8:g:zh8AAOSwTmtax4de&vxp=mtr

Has a battery jumper post, plus multiple + connections, and a cover too.

[dhutton]

I’m using the one in my third link. I’m simple minded so I try to keep things simple... :D

That combined with the bulkhead pass through in the first link gives me everything I need. Let’s me keep my Vintage Air connections inside the car.

Don

[rocketrod]

I mounted a power distribution block, see first link, on the firewall near the master cylinder.

http://www.madelectrical.com/catalog/cn-1.shtml

I also added a power relay module nnear the the driver driver sidee radiator support that provided two fused 60A circuits, one for battery power and another for ignition power. I used to power the fans, A.C. relay, headlight relays, fuseblock, etc., etc.
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/46096/EATON-s-Bussmann-Series-Power-Fuse-Module-60A-/

[gerno]

I went to West Marine and bought something like this for my grounds and positives for fans at the front on the engine bay. I then ran 2 10g wires to feed it. Only issue is its not covered for the positives but haven't had any issues.

https://www.westmarine.com/search?Ntt=buss

[65 Drop Top]

Fused distribution block