1st gear sluggish RPM climb when warmed up, quick when cold
 

Hey guys,

my first gear pull is slow when warmed up and very smooth and quick when cold/semi warm. Rpms climb like they're being held back. Engine whines and I hear a lot of tranny noise. Today I adjusted the clutch pedal and no more whine/tranny noise and it grabs much better but there's still that slow climb in first and once that happens all other gears do the same. I've ruled out compression for now, never had a hard start and pulls like a monster when she decides to. When I was changing a solenoid I took a peek at the ssv from the top and it looked OK.

Ignition a few months old, cat about 8 months old, maf new, clutch about 8 months old too, prolite flywheel. 06 6sp 105k

What do you guys think?

Try to actuate the SSV by hand with the car off. It could be getting stuck open when warm.

I was able to move it freely when I had the manifold out but the engine was cold, would I be able to reach in there when it's warm somehow without taking anything out? I appreciate the reply