[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by Jersyboyy

I was thinking the dual quad air gap would be kind of a mean look


Or like you guys said just the dual plane air gap rpm would work too

I really dont like edelbrock carbs but have heard lots of good things about their intakes.

I would stick to the KISS principal [KEEP IT SIMPLE, SUCKA!] and not mess with dual carbs. Save that stuff for later on when ya get more knowledge. The SBC is one of the best engines ever built, and anything that could possibily be done to one has been done. Stick to proven combos, especially since you are looking to build something that can be driven daily, if needed. The E-brock Performer series intakes are very good right out of the box, and their powerbands can be tailored by playing around w/ carb spacers. A dual plane can be tricked into acting some what like a single plain by increasing the plenum volume w/ spacers.
I'd also consider sticking w/ a vacuum secondary carb. I'm not a big fan of double pumpers for moderate street use. And if you are planning on starting w/ a "new" block, I wouldn't automatically jump in and have it bored .040 over. Too much overbore weakens the cylinders and can lead to a hot running engine.