Also the car has a stage 2 buddy clutch in it, and I believe the flywheel (told by original owner) was resurfaced at the same time the clutch was put in. Trans was rebuilt a year ago at the time of the swap... so I doubt it's the synchros either.

When I had the car saftied and e-tested (only a week ago) I also had the trans fluid replaced with redline.. so I know it's not an issue of old shitty trans fluid in respect to the grinding I was experiancing.

Just thought i'd add that for additional information, thanks again guys.