[Dusty]

I think in general what you are hearing is normal. I could not stand the whining in first and especially 2nd gear. I would shift to high and probably lug the car just to escape the noise. That's why I installed a 39 tranny, my God what a difference it made in the pure enjoyment of driving this car. No whining anywhere and synchronized gears, I will now motor when I need to in second and its nothing but pure smooth!

dusty