The reason I used the Edelbrock was a suggestion from Tom Langdon, and so far I'm happy. I think a lot of it is personal preference and tuning abilities. I'm cdertain there's people on this board that would say that a (insert name) carb is the best and the rest are a pile of (insert term). The same would go for ignition systems, intakes etc. Personally I like whatever works best and keeps working, if I find something better I'll switch so now I'm going to a U-Pull It yard to find a V6 van with a carb to keep and rebuild for a spare and maybe try it.
'45 Ford PU 66 Valiant wagon, leaning tower of power. 79 Chevy C10 w/250 02 PT Cruiser Convertable