I replaced my battery with a sealed unit (900 cranking amps), installed a 100 amp alternator from Gary Hall and wrapped my stock starter in an aluminum heat shield wrap (J.C. Whitney, $34). No more problems. I also have header wrap, but I haven't decided to install yet.
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