So you don't like the most popular carburetor and you don't like the best carburetor.

Actually you have another option that combines both carb types you don't like, and that's the Holley Street Demon. It's like a modernized version of the T-quad, but being currently manufactured. That's what I'm going to spend my next carb dollars on.

The AFB is an easy choice, I like the AVS because it has the air door that's more accessible than the counterweighted ones that were on most AFBs. If you like this type of carb best, then the Edelbrock Thunder Series is what I'd pick for you. It's Edelbrock's version of the AVS and you can buy parts for it, new.

R.