I have a John Eales 3.9 in my 1980 +8. Happily revs past 5k. But I don't take it past 5k these days in any gear. Have had it at 5.5k in 5th on a rolling road over 140 mph on the speedo. Chained down and 10 ft from the wall in front!


1980 +8 Blue
And a few others
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Stephen