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Old 04-28-2011, 11:13 PM
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Engine redlines when i hit 30-40 mph...

As soon as i hit somewhere between 30 and 40 mph my car will stop accelerating and the engine will rev up and redline, but i wont be goin anywhere. it also wont shift into 3rd. It has a 700R4 in it... any thoughts? thanks in advance.

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Old 04-28-2011, 11:39 PM
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Re: Engine redlines when i hit 30-40 mph...

tranny is slipping maybe?
Old 04-29-2011, 02:05 AM
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Re: Engine redlines when i hit 30-40 mph...

Originally Posted by 88 5.7 Iroc-Z
tranny is slipping maybe?
Sounds about right.
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Re: Engine redlines when i hit 30-40 mph...

Bad transmission......
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Re: Engine redlines when i hit 30-40 mph...

burnt third clutches
Old 04-30-2011, 07:53 PM
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Re: Engine redlines when i hit 30-40 mph...

does anybody know if this tranny ( http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2343752956.html )will fit in my car? 1990 RS 305tbi... thanks
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