There is a TSB for "hard shifting". It involves the throw out bearing and a piece on the transmission. Your noise could be this tsb. I had a UPR off road X-pipe on my 03 cobra and it sounded kinda ricey.
Thanks for responses guys. I dont think an older toploader would fit because it uses a side shift design shifter. It would be an ideal replacement if it didnt require major modifacations. Im starting to think the c4 swap is the only way to go.
Hi guys! New to the site. I own a 78 cobra which I plan on doing some work on. Need some direction on parts and info. Its a V8-4 speed car w/ t-tops. Ive owned it since 1986. The engine was rebuilt in 1993 and has maybe 500 miles on it since. Its a 40 over early 302 W/ported 289 heads@chevy...