i grew up with v8s too but nothing wrong with a little 4 cyl beater. but if you dont drive very far and dont mind spending the money on gas then hey, go nuts. could always plan an ls swap with an overdrive auto. then you could keep the v8 and add fuel mileage (and power) conversion mounts and headers are getting more readily available and cheaper!!
if not, start tweeking!! take the carb apart, rebuild it, play with jet sizes, throw an afr gauge on it to help fine tune it. get rid of points if still equipped and put a more reliable ignition in it.
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