Wow, it would surely run better if it were an AVS,......
Really, comparing 1" lift, 500ci, aftermarket headed &Pro-hogged, tunnel-rammed Pro-Stock All-out-all-in-for-the-$$$$,....to a stock Slanty with a head that chokes it(assuming a 225) at 4,600rpm, WTF?!
lots of folks love the "feel" of oversized carbs dialed in,(goes for FI TB's too) because there is more initial "go" for a given throttle angle, despite no more or even less actual performance. A small VS/Airdoor 4bbl won't be too much since it works half(or just over) based on demand, & leaves room for other upgrades.