Edelbrock Experts I need your thoughts

Stock main jets are .098 and 75/47 Rods. Which is 23/51 (Im getting this by subtracting the metering rod sizes from the jet size). Which is the actual orifice opening either at cruise or power. Correct?

I went to .092 and 68/42. Which is 24/50

Well it's the open area size you must calculate:
.098 and 75/47 gives you an open area of 31/58
.092 and 68/42 is a bit leaner and gives you an open area of 30/52 (actually 52.6)
Anyway thats theory and the AFR-meter and driveability gives you the thruth (at least almost, nm9stheham explained it very well).