"So my question is would dual 32/36 webers be overkill for a b18?"
In a word--yes. I worked out such a system on my warmed over B20 w/K cam, 11:1 compression, 44 intakes, port matching on the exhausts and cleaned up intake pockets.
Here's how it went---a fellow 140 driver with a much hotter motor than mine tried the 32/36 route using the twin manifold adaptors meant for B30 carbed motors. He gave up trying to jet them--always too rich, no matter what. I tried them on my motor with the same results. I then substituted a pair of Webers from a couple of Renault LeCars (30/30). Those took only a little fiddling with jets to get a nice smooth idle, very good throttle response and it could run right up to whatever I felt the redline should be that day--and 27-28 mpg on the highway. It also had a cool look--what with the slightly modified Triumph TR6 air filter housing I adapted. The motor looked like all CARBURETOR--like a Mercedes Benz 190SL of the late fifties.
The down side--high rpm vibration with all the manifold/carb weight hanging out there--first cracked an iron combo manifold and then an aluminum intake. It needed to have a manifold brace engineered in. I switched back to SU's because I had a good set and the SU's were what the car should have for its class in Time Trials.
I get the impression that the poster who responded first doesn't seem to like the 32/36 Weber. While it may not be the "hot" setup it is a trouble free, set it and forget it type deal. I've run them myself (singles) and installed them for clients. Both Ford (Pinto) and Chevy (Vega) used a Holley version. They each have real air filter housings with readily available filters. The Pinto version (not sure about the Vega) uses both electric and hot water to actuate the auto choke (my preference is for the Weber manual choke) which solves the indecision of the Weber electric choke (sometimes on when you don't want/need it). With the Weber electric choke I install a Chrysler ignition resistor for use in the winter months (slows the choke).
My 2 cents X 10 -- Dave
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