Tim-- I do have the remote starter solenoid and it is mounted on my inner fender well, and I do have the spark plug boot protectors as well. Good minds think alike Also, it is a 400 Ford (402 actual) bored .040 making it a 410, running with an SVO cam and about 9.5:1 compression, and Sanderson Headers. It just seems too hot. I'm anxious to see what effect my heat shields will have.

DH-- If I were in your situation, I would for sure get a heat shield cover for the starter. Summit racing has them for about $15-$17.