I've seen A LOT of posts about making HP with a 318-So why is it so ???

Here it is with the 4412 on it:

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2bbls are rated at a higher pressure than a 4bbl.
The “500cfm” Holley 4412 is really the same physical size(venturi and throttle bore) as half of a 4779 Holley 750 DP.