Stress on the engine increases with the square of engine speed so running it at 5000 RPM creats 4 times the stress as 2500 RPM. I tend to stay under 3200 RPM with my engine as I've heard they last a long time that way.
The amount of hours on an engine are vastly less important than the condition of the engine. Passing a compression (or better yet a leak down) test and proven reliability are better indicators of the engine's expected performance and longevity.
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