Do I have a compression problem?

1980 MAZDA RX7
100,000 MILES
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CWHILL
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Do I have a compression problem in my 1980 mazda rx7 engine if the rpm's top out at 5500 when I floor it in 2nd gear? It stops accelerating and then when I let off the gas pedal and allow the gear to shift into 3rd the car begins to accelerate again? The transmission is a 3 speed automatic. How do I fix it, I don't have a rotary mechanic anywhere near me.
Jun 6, 2012 at 3:01 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds more like the transmission is slipping-have it checked further
Jun 6, 2012 at 6:42 AM
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CWHILL
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The trans isn't slipping, its not continuing increase in rpms
Jun 6, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this walk thru links: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates and https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output
Jun 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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