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you could also change your rockers to 1.4 ratio rockers.
this will give you more lift & make it feel like you have a performance cam

the three things I would do first are replace the stock exhaust with a good 4 into 1 header, then get a Bosch 009 distributor w/ a pertronix ignitor installed (this gets rid of the points) & then upgrade the carbs.

As far as carbs go, if you cant afford dual carbs, you could always get a weber progressive carb. I have used one of these on a 1600 with a 4 into 1 header & 009 and this combo worked really well. I was able to burn out with my ghia with me & 3 other people in the car. Or if you have a little more money, you could go the dual Kadron route. These will work well on your 1600 with those mods & can be upgraded to work with your motor if you increase the displacement someday.

I am sure there are people here that can help you even more then what has already been said.....