W/r/t "using 3 Holley 94's would only result in flooding the engine"
Meaning, too much gas because the carburetors are too large? That means the engine gets too much air and not enough gas.
They're smaller than the frequently used Stromberg 97, only about 115 CFM each @ 1.5" Hg, 163 CFM @ 3.0" Hg.