318 simple bolt on setup for more horsepower

I was hoping I could go with an Edelbrock

Edelbrock is good also. Just match the carb and manifold. If you are going with carter or holley square bore, get a square bore intake like the LD340, Wiand Stealth, or RPM Air gap...

If you like spread bore, then go with a thermoquad or holley spread bore and the wiand action plus intake.

That way you don't loose power with adapter plates...