I went to the mini starter with a heat wrap around it and haven't had a problem. I had an issue with the stock starter and the stock manifolds when it got warm. When I went to the headers, I wanted the mini just so I could get it in and out without removing the header. Once I got it shimmed correctly it doesn't sound too bad.
I know that washing and waxing my car with the present condtion of my paint is like polishing a turd.....but it's my turd and I want it polished!