Nostalgia works but a 270 or 302 Jimmy works better. You pay more to modify them and fight for every horsepower but the satisfaction of doing it is the payday.
I know little to nothing about a Jimmy, but the satisfaction that comes from turning an original, 40 yr old grocery getter into 'hot' street ride is more than worth it.
3 or 4 times someone has asked me if we have a big block or small block in our truck, and I tell them a small block (250 STD). What they don't know won't hurt them, and they can't tell the difference either when they see 2 10" wide rubber marks on the parking lot (through the 1st & 2nd gear).
Would a 4200 from a Trailblazer be hotter? I'm sure, but Snowman, I'd love to own your Skylark - it's a great car, make it into a true sleeper.
