VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - GENERAL Radios, Tools, Accessories 1957 283 V8 carbureter question

I am rebuilding a 283 which came with a Rochester 4 barrel.

1.) What are the pros and cons of Rochester vs Carter?
2.) Are the intake manifolds the same?
3.) In production when did they use either?
4.) Are Rochester rebuild kits available and where?

Thanks,
cabr40

See my reply to the other post...First I can't get a reply thru and when it does go thru its in triplicate....well better than nothing