looking for intake carb / manifold recommendations for 318 1973 La block

i'll echo what others have said here: intake wise a factory 4bbl or aftermarket dual plane 4bbl like the performer, weiand or offy would be a great choice. pair that up with a carter afb/edelbrock 500~650 or an AVS. throw a factory electronic ignition at it and you'll be rocking and rolling.

that would be about the most reliable, low lift, inexpensive, easiest install you could do. TONS of parts new and used.