RPM's on '82'

[Rmodeler]

Starting from a stop, it will climb to 3500-3700rpm(auto in 1st or 2nd gear) and stop reving, just like it has a governor? If you put it in neutral, it will rev up like it should. Could this be connected with the transmission not wanting to shift, unless I let up(in another post)?

 

[jdp6000]

Its a guess but it sounds like a clogged catalytic.

Best place to go and ask is here http://www.crossfire.homeip.net/

Site is specific to 1982-84 Vettes.

Jim

 

[wishuwerehere82]

My first thought is to make sure your TV cable is tight at wide open throttle. It could be a clogged cat like Jim said, but that wouldn't be exclusive to just 1st and 2nd gear.
My thoughts are possibly low fuel pressure regulator, clogged fuel filter, or a fuel pump that can't supply the flow rate required at higher RPM's.
Also check your battery voltage and your charging system. A low battery won't spark at higher RPM's. If your alternator belt is loose, that could cause it.
Also it could be a vacuum leak at the manifold top, throttle bodies, or vacuum lines, which would throw off the MAP sensor and cause the shift points to be missed.