Can't say I've noticed it being excessively hot or hotter than other engines myself. Certainly gets warm, and yes, the foam cover on mine's a bit loose and tatty looking as well. You can see 'burn' marks near where the manifold is. I think the US Cougars never had that foam on theirs.
Dan
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