Smallblock efficiency or How to have your cake and eat it too

OK, got it... nice write up! BTW, aren't the Edelbrock carbs prone to the fuel evaporating or boiling out when hot? Perhaps that is a factor.
It doesn't have these issues at any time the engine is running. It may evaporate from sitting for days, but no carb/heat issues (for me). I do run a thicker gasket, it may be about 1/3rd inch or so thick.