Almost 50 years ago, my favorite setup on a 302 GMC was 3 x 2 with progressive linkage. GMC 302 was born with a 2 barrel.. either a 4 bolt Stromberg or a 3 bolt Holley. My choice was the Ford 3 bolt Holley which as actually designed for a 272. I ran off the center one which actually gave me improved throttle response at the low end and just puttering around town. The other two opened quickly a little past half throttle. I think a lot of it is in how you drive them. I never opened the end two up until I had my rpm's up so I would get some velocity through them. If I tried giving it too much throttle at low rpm, I had better have a fire extinguisher handy. I think it is a lot in how you drive. I was 35 years old before I drove an automatic. Today there are a lot of 35 year olds who have never driven a standard.
