Need wiring/hardware help....

[Nick Micale]

My area of experience is not in custom electrical wiring, but I bet I can get some info here that will assist me.

I plan to remove the entire underdash wire harness and bulkhead connector and only wire for functions I need. After 20+ years, most of it race car time, it is a mess under there. Also, a few other local GN racers are almost at this point, so again I am the "test mule".

What I am looking to do is run both a ground and power from the battery [in the trunk] to a distribution panel in the interior - like above the pass footwell. From there I will go to 2 sub-panels - one for switched power, other for constant on power.

The starter will have a remote solenoid and its own cable directly from the battery, so it will not be on this system.

The switched power panel would have a relay to power it up.

Not a lot of functions to deal with in a race car, lights, fans, trans brake, line lock, RPM switch and few similar items.

What I am looking to find are these 3 panels [or whatever the proper name] with out the high $$$ race parts. Seems like some high end stereos I have seen in GN's are fitted with wild components and really nice installs.

Appreciate any comments and advise if I am on the right track looking for stereo type parts. [Actually I have used a high AMP stereo re-setable breaker for years w/the trunk mounted battery!]

Thanks in advance for any help.

[fuzzyGN]

Nick, I have done just that with my Vega. I will call you tonight with a few ideas. I have done mine on the cheap yet still very safe.

[TURBOV6]

What would do and to make it simple and clean is to start off with a main 12v power cable directly from the battery to a main junction box or panel.

The wire would be a 1/0 or bigger.

1/0 ground directly from the battery to the frame and another to the body.

Make sure you use a circuit breaker or a ANL fuse. I use Bussman circuit breakers beware on copy brands. Make sure the fuse/breaker is near the battery.

1. Main power distribution/fuse
2. Main switch panel
3. Main relay panel

Use relays to turn on/off everything in your car. This will elininate big bulky high current switches and the relays can power up to 30-40 amps of current. Also with relays it easier to troubleshoot electrical problems.

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