Sounds about right with the tranny. It is a long throw to 5th as opposed to the other gears, which never really bothered me until I got the new gear set and need 5th alot more now. If it doesn't want to go into reverese try putting it into first and then try again, or vice-versa. If that doesn't work ease up on the clutch as you try to engage the gear and it should drop right in.

Otherwise...have fun with the car, glad you enjoy it.