There are a number of circuits that need direct battery connections (inRESERVE button, FiTech EFI, clock, GPS keep-alive in the speedometer, and inDASH MAX). There are also a handful of circuits that need power only when the ignition is turned on (electric power steering, FiTech EFI, and voltage gauge). I installed these terminal blocks on top of the 2″x2″ chassis member behind the dash.