amp guage issues need help

"Internally regulated" has absolutely nothing to do with "most of" the usual problems with these. While there IS usually voltage drop problems to the original regulator THAT IS NOT the root cause

I'm not saying what you did is not a good route, but it's not the cause
I realize that, I would just eliminate the amp gauge altogether.. either route you go.. I went the 120amp Toyota alt route due to electric fans, relayed headlights, weight savings, and I had to rewire my car's engine harness for a slant - big block swap - as well as rewire the electronic ignition

Eventually my car will have an electric fuel pump as well so the upgrade is needed..