Serious research? Not IMO. Add Holley air bleeds to the top of the boosters. That should help a ton.
Just look at the carb. Understand the Holley and then look at the Carters. They lack air bleeds for adjustability.
Air entry into the throttle bores are not what I call ideal.
Used the remodeled A.F.B./ Edelbrick (on purpose) on milder cars.
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