Take it somewhere else. This guy is trying to sell you parts that you don't need. You are right about car engines being used for 50 years in v-drives. Yeah, you generally set them up a little differently with regard to clearances and such, but it isn't completely necessary with your basically stock 350. I haven't fooled with the Edelbrock carbs much, so I don't have any advice for you on it. Sounds like this guy's questionable reputation is well earned.