I think I should clarify, the issue is not while I am driving it. it is fine. It's when I shut it off, the residual heat form the motor appears to be boiling the gas out of the carb. That was why I thought maybe Alum intake would be better becuase I know it conducts heat better but it also cools down quicker. I have room for about 1 inch of spacer before the carb hits the engine cover.
I could probably fix the TQ myself. It just needs an accel pump.
I am not sure which Holley. All I know is it looks like a speadbore version of a 600 vac sec and the guy told me it was a specific aftermarket replacement for the TQ that is no longer made. I don't think it's an emmisions carb but I will take some pics and post them.
This all started after I took the TQ off. The TQ had a major stumble/flat spot. The TQ had a Holley Rebuild sticker on it which I "was told" is a good version of it.
I have worked on carb stuff over the years but I will confess I am more of a diesel guy.