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Indexing, be it via downtube shifters or Ergo levers, is much more precise than friction shifters so just upgrading the levers would give a noticeable benefit.
If you want to upgrade further then the costs will mount as you'll need new hubs as a 10 speed cassette won't fit on an 8 speed hub. Campag hubs are either 8 speed compatible or 9/10/11 speed compatible as they changed the spline pattern in the move to 9 speed.
Personally I'd go for the 10 speed upgrade as it'll give you a better spread of gears, is lighter and more reliable than 8 speed and you can get spare parts easily should anything ever break.