I dont think its your master lee but try it anyway. For both of you check the trans fluid if thats not it, sounds liek the synchros are beginning to go bad. If you think about it in logical terms, the Sychronizers are there to slow the inner ring so that it may engage with the next gear. If the syncho can slow the gear enough you have to wait like your problem. No as to why second pops out once it is slammed in...sound liek more damage was done by grinding it into gear.

I would say just drive it and when you shift make sure its below 6000. you really dont need to shift that high anyway.

Terry

96 Eagle talon ESI
Star Stage II - Boost/oil/EGT gauges

97 Eclipse
Greddy header - Apexi N1 3" exhaust - SFMU/return line - Apexi SAFC - Stage 2 6 puck Sprung hub MIBA clutch - Shortened shifter - Koni Yellows w/eibach prokit - Stillen Fr/Rr swaybars - ceramic intake - DEI Keyless entry alarm - Niche 17" Shoks

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