Still another follow-up on my P444 engine questions.

Following the consensus of advice from several here and in light of issues with my B18 from donor car (cracked block, need for con rod and oil pump, possible need for rebore/new pistons), I want to educate myself on using a B20 in my 444 project. So some B20 questions before I start checking the local junkyards or looking for an engine on the internet:

If I find a B20E or F but do not want to use fuel injection, how difficult and expensive will it be to convert to carb/carbs?

What carb setup do you recommend? I assume an injected B20 drive the fuel pump from a carb car - right?

What ignition/advance curve issues will come up - do I need to change the distributor (maybe my B18 ignition?)

What parts do you recommend for exhaust system that will be compatible with the carb set-up and meet 444/544 clearance issues? I question that my B18/544 exhaust manifold will be adequate.

If I come across an older B20 with carburetors any special precautions?

In the meantime - continuing to take parts off the 544 "donor", and trying to learn to like the aura of penetrating oil that follows me around lately.

Keith