Help me optimize my build

Well, yea, besides the cams short comings, it's not to bad. A change would be better of course.

In general, is this project going to continue as a "On the cheap" project until the money allows for better parts to be purchased? I'll need to know the mind set so I can comment further rather than say, "Oh just spend the mponey on a HOlley 750 HP and be done with it!"

While it would be a great carb to get, the price tag is steep and several parts could be purchased in it's stead.

I don't want to say "On the cheap", but like most I'm on a budget. While I don't exactly have money coming out of my ears, I'm not opposed to spending money where it's needed. Yes, better parts will be purchased in the future as funding allows, but right now I'm just trying to use what I've got to its full potential so I can race this upcoming season. I'm usually not one for buying things twice, but in this case I'd rather have a carb that's just right for this motor, and temporarily too small for the next. There's a new motor in this car's future, but that will be at least a year from now.