I'm doing a little fishing here...

I think I have a slight coolant leak at the intake manifold. I assume addressing it probably means removing the carb and intake. If I am going to do that, I might as well consider what carb and intake should go back on.

Mods:
RB header
Really free flowing cat
Powerpulse muffler

Contraints:
1 - I still have to pass emissions for a couple of years.
2 - I commute in heavy traffic everyday. I have to keep the AC.

Questions:
1- What carb options do I have?
2 - Should I consider upgrading the manifold? If so to what?

 

Rebuild the stock carb until the emissions and heavy commuter traffic change. Once emissions is a thing of the past, PB&J carb, then deal with the traffic.