Hello @gsxrLooks like the rear axle ratio varied quite a bit, but in 1995 the rear gearing was 2.54 with automatic transmission. The super-tall 2.20 gears were only used on certain models between 1983-1988, and only in USA. More here:
Also, in the video, the 1-2 upshift was at ~4500rpm instead of redline. This is typically because the kickdown solenoid is not receiving +12v at WOT. The comment section was entertaining, some muppet was insisting that redline WOT upshifts are bad for the powertrain. ROTFL.
Could be a bad connection, bad solenoid, bad switch, or something wrong in the circuit which triggers the solenoid. Or, that he only had his foot 90% down and the kickdown switch wasn't engaged.
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