For a 44 year old Autolite/Motorcraft carb and an iron spreadbore intake? Maybe you could show him a Boss 351 spec sheet and tell him thats the model of engine you have. Bosses used an aluminum intake and a Holley 650 carb, for which you have a decent chance at tuning for real road conditions.
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