Basically You're not overcoming anything, but You are crutching the fact that You're anticipating low intake vacuum & efficiency at relatively low RPMs, and yes small carb
primaries will help w/a stronger signal to the mains at part throttle. It won't help overall performance one bit, but it will enhance driveablity, a plus. What will help is an
appropriate torque converter that won't trap Your mill down in "Lazyland", as long as that's correct, it should rock. Also, depending on how "too big" it is, You should give
serious consideration to advancing the cam.