Patrick,
I agree with you about shiny around here. My new 408 Dart made 530 HP with shiny carb, replaced it with old not shiny Holley with same jets removed from shiny carb both were 750 DP. Engine now made 580 HP. This was done within 1 hr while engine was on dyno.Later same day installed 800cfm DP Holley and made 615 HP. Shiny carb occupies place on shelf in garage.
BTW, not a kid.