I installed a new 308 longblock with Twisted wedge heads, TF Stage 1 cam, etc. etc. I also have BBK long tube headers. The problem I am having is when I start the car, within a min or so, the header tube coming off my #4 cylinder becomes extremely hot (to the point that it was turning red) before the motor even starts to register temperature. I have been told it could be a vacuum leak and its leaning out that one cylinder so I removed/replaced the lower and upper intake gaskets, moved injectors around, adjusted fuel press, timing, and still have the problem. I also have a 1/2" phenolic spacer on my upper intake. The upper and lower are a TF track heat setup with BBK 75mm TB and MAF with 24# injectors. Ive only put about 3 mi. on the motor and roughly 2 hours worth of run time. I've even had the headers ceramic coated to help with some of the heating problem. But its still getting so hot that the spark plug wires and air intake tube are VERY hot to the touch after idling for about ten minutes. The driver side of the car is fine, (normal temp). I am unable to think of anything else it could possibly be and need some advice. I have run a cylinder balance test and everything was fine there. I didnt recieve a error code during that at all. I have spoke with the company I purchased the motor from and now they are suggesting I go through and re-adjust the roller rockers. Does anyone have any new suggestions?
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