I can see why the multi-carb set up is favored. It is probably because of more equal fuel distribution to the cylinders. When you use the Clifford intake with a 4 bbl Holley, the center cylinders will always run richer than the outer cylinders, because of the log-style intake manifold. With the log style, positioning the carbs so that the distribution to the cylinders is more equal is going to have a more positive effect, I would think.
If someone would build an intake that would raise the Holley 4 bbl up, therefore giving it more equal length runners, then maybe that would put the 4 bbl ahead. Look at the V8 in performance applications. Today you can get more performance out of a single 4 bbl than multiple carburetion BECAUSE of the advances in intake design. In the 60's, if you wanted more power, the multiple carb concept gave it to you. That's not the case anymore.
I wish someone would design some better intake manifolds for these Stovebolt engines, because I think there certainly would be a market for it.
53MoneyPit, I see you're not far from me. Come nicer weather, I'd really like to come down to Elizabeth in my truck and check out your truck. I'd like you to take me for a drive so I can see how an updated Stovebolt performs. What say you?
