spark plugs

I'm having trouble with my duster overheating. My question is can different heat range spark plugs significantly alter your engines operating temperature. Havn't really changed anything other than running hotter plugs. 400, mild cam,750 holley,4.10 gears, automatic 727 in a 72 duster. reached 225 degrees when temp was close to 90 degrees outside. Not a problem in winter.

Make sure you have all the rubber seals around your engine compartment in place, You want all the air you can get going thru the radiator and not sucking thru the engine openings. Also check your timing, is it set before or after TDC, make a big difference. Just a couple of suggestions.