more on the carb:
after some extensive research, i decided on sourcing a set of Hitachi SU 38mm carbs for the build. overall consensus by many users around the world is that the SU is the most realiable, cost effective carb of all. and since this will be a daily driver, i thought that would be best. other options were the webers, and mikunis. both of which give more high end grunt, and are alrger, at 42mm +, thus being more thirsty.
following a few leads on SU's available locally and abroad. if any of you know where i can find a pair with the inlet manifold, please do let me know