Marcos Maniacs

What is invloved in swaping a 5 speed transmission onto the ford 2.8L 
V6?  This engine is the "Cologne" used in the Capris.  What 
transmission to use? T-5? Type 9?  What about bellhousings, hydraulic 
clutch linkage, and what else to do swap. How about hood clearance 
with an Offenhauser intake manifold and Holley 4bbl.  Is there room 
for a decent air cleaner under the hood with that setup? Any one have 
any experience with "go fast parts/mods" for this engine?  Thanks for 
the help, I am purchasing an early 80s Marcos.  By the way I'm in 
the "states", Arizona.    Steve V.