I’ve tinkered with a number of carbs. I found the Qjet works very well with our engines. I could never get a holley configured properly. They are good carbs but they require more knowledge to configure them. After market eltelbrock carbs are common on Pontiac but you may have trouble setting up the choke. The proper OEM QJet carb might be your best less cost solution in the long run.
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