Thanks for all the feedback. I wasn't necessary looking to start a debate about what is the best.
"Best" can mean different things to different folks.
For the six cylinder Chevrolet:
To the restorer building a show vehicle, then "best" means original, and only original.
To the individual building a reliable cruiser, then "best" could mean Carter, Stromberg, Zenith single barrel carbs.
To a professional rebuilder, "best" could mean a carburetor that is easy and inexpensive to rebuild, that is reliable and increases their positive reputation.
To a hot rodder, with lots of experience with Holleys, "best" could mean a Holley single barrel.
To a vendor selling the modern imitations, "best" might be one of the imitations they sell (which is the only reason, these things enter a conversation about "best").
Depending on one's time frame, or love of rebuilding carburetors themselves, or.........................?, "best" could mean either bolt-on ready, or a core needing rebuilding.
IF there were an absolute "best", we would all be looking for white with light blue interior 1962 E-Type Jaguars (and I STILL couldn't afford one!).
There have been billions of pixels on the 'net disturbed when they could have been left sleeping arguing best, worst, first, last, biggest, smallest, fastest, attractive, etc. but in the end, "best" is what fits any individual.
Jon.
