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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Auto Transmission RPM's

I have an 85, 12A engine, automatic transmission with overdrive. I have noticed that when floored, it shifts at 6000 RPM's even though the redline isn't until 7000. Is this normal?
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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yep! they shift early.
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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Normal shift pattern. You can disable the O/D to get a more aggressive shift pattern.
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