Having issues with my car starting right up every time

These work great at keeping the carb from heat soak:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-9266/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-9265/

The carter/edelbrock carbs are notorious for percolation after shutting down the engine. Both of the above are pretty thin so hook clearance isn't a problem.