As long as your brake booster gets full manifold vacuum, it doesn't matter if you get it from the manifold or the base of the carb.
I'm a big fan of PCV instead of breathers. I run an ME Wagner dual flow PCV and a Moroso air oil separator.
Can't help you on the battery.
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