Challenger RTA
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I also read 1"And (wire) “terminal illness” at firewall connectors has also been a major problem."
2 "Typical Dodge electrical problems result from a very antiquated power distribution system. The main source of power for the Dodge electrical system is based upon an old design AMP gauge at the dash and related wiring system. It’s a system that worked okay with a very small electrical system on Model A Fords way back in the late 1920’s. But the old AMP-gauge-at-the-dash system is not reliable with increased current loads of the more modern electrical system."
3 "The rusty appearance of this terminal is typical of wire terminals that have been hot while handling large amounts of current flow. (If moisture had caused the oxidation, all the terminals would have been corroded.)
amp capacity gauge"
Also a concern to me is to have the 2nd source right off the back of the power feed from alternator protected.
4 "We have also used the proper Fusible Link wires for short circuit protection. A 14 gauge Fusible link is protecting the 10 black wire circuit to the alternator. And a 16 gauge Fusible link protects the power-up wires to the “welded splice,” which serves as main power distribution to the dash area."
My personal experience in the 70's A 69 Newport in the dead of winter I had a battery in the trunk to start the car.The car would run all day with out acc but would not start or charge. To cold outside to fix. 79 Ramcharger I was already versed on the matter.
My conclusion the Police and Taxi package where installed for a reason, Reliability. An amp gauge has a limited capacity. One has to understand the complete article. If the system is not over loaded it would be fine.But that would never happen. Only in a perfect world.
2 "Typical Dodge electrical problems result from a very antiquated power distribution system. The main source of power for the Dodge electrical system is based upon an old design AMP gauge at the dash and related wiring system. It’s a system that worked okay with a very small electrical system on Model A Fords way back in the late 1920’s. But the old AMP-gauge-at-the-dash system is not reliable with increased current loads of the more modern electrical system."
3 "The rusty appearance of this terminal is typical of wire terminals that have been hot while handling large amounts of current flow. (If moisture had caused the oxidation, all the terminals would have been corroded.)
amp capacity gauge"
Also a concern to me is to have the 2nd source right off the back of the power feed from alternator protected.
4 "We have also used the proper Fusible Link wires for short circuit protection. A 14 gauge Fusible link is protecting the 10 black wire circuit to the alternator. And a 16 gauge Fusible link protects the power-up wires to the “welded splice,” which serves as main power distribution to the dash area."
My personal experience in the 70's A 69 Newport in the dead of winter I had a battery in the trunk to start the car.The car would run all day with out acc but would not start or charge. To cold outside to fix. 79 Ramcharger I was already versed on the matter.
My conclusion the Police and Taxi package where installed for a reason, Reliability. An amp gauge has a limited capacity. One has to understand the complete article. If the system is not over loaded it would be fine.But that would never happen. Only in a perfect world.
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Alternators disperse AMPERAGE, not so much "Voltage". Why Batteries are rated in AMPS. 
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