dbane,
i've got two CARTER/webbers, that i bought from tom langdon, on a 181 ci mercruiser 4-banger. the engine is in my Model A and has a 4-speed behind it. for my money, those carbs are one of the best investments i ever made.....right out of the box, they ran perfect on my homemade, water-heated intake. it'll start no matter how cold, or hot, is very responsive and i think i get excellent mileage, considering i've got quite a bit of work done to the engine. i don't see why 3 of them wouldn't work as nicely on your six........