All was someone shitting on a posters thread trying to do a good thing. And then trashing his idea or use of a cheap part to stay within budget. Always a argued to say *** is better than your choice.
Good Lord, STFU!
Spreadbore carbs are;
TQ
Quadrajet
Holley has a couple as well.
The slight offset between the primary and secondary of the above mentioned Edelbrock carb as well as others do not make them a spreadbore carb. Split hairs if you want to.
I make this mention as not to argue but point out traditional ways of looking at the carbs.