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  1. #1 96 Pontiac Grand Prix/ engine/3800 
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    When im in park and push the gas the car doesnt go over 4 rpms where would I hat vacuum leak be
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    It's normal, called a rev limiter. And you shouldn't be revving your car that high anyway.

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    Exactly, there is a rev limiter in park.

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