C8 data plate

[Mike K]

david ,

I believe you can fit a 4.1 ratio diff in the C8 housing , look around for a civilian 1940's 1/2 ton pickup . The original C8 ratio is 4.55.1 . As you said its from the 1 ton pickup , the 1 tonners had 17" wheels , the little CD8 has got 13' wheels on it . The 216 motor doesn't like high revs , so be carefull . it only has dippers on the big ends . 65 mph is way too fast .

The pickup diff will give you another 5 mph . I did the sums on this .

Mike