Replaced the ignitor today (that expensive thingie inside the distributor) and the tach issue went away. Now it seems fine and dandy until it hits 7k in second gear. It feels like it hits a damn wall. Don't ask me why it does not do this in first or third.

My parts tally:
ignitor
cap/rotor
o2 sensors
plugs
wires

Could it be my main relay about to take a dump? I feel like torching this car.