You Have been misinformed :) LOL!! You can go over 3K with a new clutch..... With a new clutch You just do not want to Launch the car hard....The only thing you need to do is take off slow at low RPM's. Once the clutch is engaged you can get on it as hard as you want, It will hold the power with no problem once fully engaged. 7K RPM is fine! The clutch does not wear once you are fully in gear. Hope that helps! Greg Dupree