Recent content by JSabah

I don’t think I was clear.... sorry. I’ll start from the beginning. the later years (which I have) of the Jensen CV8 used the 383 police spec version, which I believe was as you say 330bhp. As for car weight, it is a lightweight having been built with a tubular frame and fiberglass body (doors...

Was planning on using an Edelbrock Performer (not the RPM due to clearance issues ) intake manifold and the Carter AFB carb.

Can anybody tell what level cam is in this from the sound?

I just don’t want a sluggish car. It was originally one of the fastest prod cars of its time (1965). Not going to race it or anything but I like a spirited care off the line and smooth cruising. Watch the Jay Leno YouTube and you’ll get the idea (and learn something about a fairly unique car)

I’ll try an post a cleaner/clearer picture of the Elgin catalog page

Thank you. My goals are to have a “spirited” car that is quick off the line and cruises nicely. The car is considered a luxury sports car/grand tourer. It didn’t originally come with A/C but I do have a goal of adding it. I’m not being evasive as to what car it is, it is just that it is (please...

So, I purchased a rebuilt long block 383-HP. Now that I have it I am questioning the builders choice in Camshafts. It seems that he installed an “RV” cam which is described as “Good to fair idle with good fuel economy”. In the catalog it also says for compression of 9.5:1 and less. It is an...