I am just following and trying to learn...
your original concern is that the header tubes are "too hot" and asking what others are seeing.
Is the hot tube concern at idle or while running?
Just my thinking, could your hot exhaust tubes be related to the cam you are using?
Now, is the spark plug heat range discussion just a divergent or is there a thought the plug heat range has an effect on exhaust temperature?
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