My engine rpm is too high - 1992 Mercury Topaz

What you are describing sounds normal. RPM's stand for revolutions per minute. Each minute your engine is running, the pistons are going up and down. When you are not going anywhere, your engine is idling and so the RPM's should NOT be very high. However, when you race up a hill, your RPM's SHOULD be high because your engine has to work hard to climb the hill or to go fast.
Idle speed= 650 Revolutions Per Minute. That means your engine cylinders each work 650 times in One minute.
At freeway speeds, your engine will revolve somewhere between 1600 and 2100 times per minute. I hope that helps.

So is this the only issue your having? Is the stang hard to start cold or warm? Hard to say with what youve asked....Is your TFI newer how about your Dizzy?

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These will help.
Thanks.

Check out related help links to troubleshoot these problem:----Click the link below:---Idles Fine but RPM jumps in drive mode?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/07/idles-fine-but-rpm-jumps-in-drive-mode.html
---------Mitsubishi Lancer rpm needle bounces?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/mitsubishi-lancer-rpm-needle-bounces.html
--------How to adjust rpm on 2009 dodge charger SRT8?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-adjust-rpm-on-2009-dodge-charger.html
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Engine cuts out at 3000 RPM?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-cuts-out-at-3000-rpm.html

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Cold start problem and vehicle shudder around 2500 to 3500 rpms
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/cold-start-problem-and-vehicle-shudder.html

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High rpm in neutral? Inconsistant high RPM in neutral?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/high-rpm-in-neutral-inconsistant-high.html

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Jetski Sputters and Low RPM? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/jetski-sputters-and-low-rpm.html

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Fuel Injection Problem And RPM suddenly increaseshttp://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/fuel-injection-problem-and-rpm-suddenly.html

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2005 Toyota Highlander: Engine runs hard RPM below 3000?http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2005-toyota-highlander-engine-runs-hard.html

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1987 Toyota Camry: RPM Drops going Up hills?http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1987-toyota-camry-rpm-drops-going-up.html

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Cruise Control stops working, Excessive cranks to start the engine and RPM goes max 2500 http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/cruise-control-stops-workingexcessive.html

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1990 Toyota 4Runner: Engine cuts off when reaches 2000 RPM?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1990-toyota-4runner-engine-cuts-off.html

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1999 Toyota Camry: Erratic stalling and high engine RPM at idle?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1999-toyota-camry-erratic-stalling-and.html

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1995 Toyota LS: Misfire at idle or low RPMhttp://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/04/1995-toyota-ls-misfire-at-idle-or-low.html

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Lexus RX: Tapping noise under Valve Cover At Low RPM?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/lexus-rx-tapping-noise-under-valve.html

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These will help.
Thanks.

1st run scans for fault codes.

In this case i suggest you to go through this following help links.Click the link below to troubleshoot the procedure :----High rpm in neutral? Inconsistant high RPM in neutral? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/high-rpm-in-neutral-inconsistant-high.html----------rpm needle bounces? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/mitsubishi-lancer-rpm-needle-bounces.html--------------How to adjust rpm ? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-adjust-rpm-on-2009-dodge-charger.html---------Engine cuts out at 3000 RPM? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-cuts-out-at-3000-rpm.html----------consuming more fuel? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/toyota-tercel-consuming-more-fuel.html-----------How to maximize fuel economy on your vehicle? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-on-your.html----------

How to Perform a Basic Engine Tune-Up
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-perform-basic-engine-tune-up.html-----------How to Increase gas mileage? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-increase-gas-mileage-on-2011.html----------
Adding performance chip to increase Fuel mileage MPG? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/adding-performance-chip-to-increase.html
----------This will help.Thanks.

hmmm...This kind of problem usually is due to cam shaft/valve timing issues. Sometimes, the cam shaft is not properly positioned and is not in sync with the distributor thus the exhaust valves open early releasing unburnt fuel. This will cause the engine to definitely run bad.
I suggest that you try to adjust your engine's timing first (cam and distributor) and then see the results. Also, remember that there is a limit to the rpm that an engine must do- about 6,000rpm is enough for high or max hp. Another information, a camshaft will only work best at a given rpm range so if you run your engine too low or too high, the engine will not work properly. In fact, there are special cam shafts for engines intended to run at high rpm while sacrificing lower rpm levels (the engine runs grumpy at low rpm levels).
Worst case, however, is that white smoke sometimes indicates that oil enters your combustion chamber, this will cost an expensive rebuild if such is the fact.

if you drive on hills at high rpm ur engine temp. will surely shoot up due to the load on ur engine while trying to gain the desired speed/ u should not drive uphill with high rpm try to maintain low speed with low rpm

Vacuum leaks. Check all hoses and intake bolts. Leaking EGR or plugged PCV valve. Air filter plugged. Leaking head gasket. Worn timing chain. Camshaft lobes worn. Valves burned or leaking. Fuel idle control system or sensor. Good luck!

that is a normal rpm for the nissan pickup (hardbody)