The WOT rpm has many different factors prop size & pitch,boat weight,water conditions.What was the rpms before you change the cable,don't expect more rpms from changing it . More rpms = better fuel ecconomy and a long life of you engine. Normally it should be about 5500 on a perfect set up. Depending how and what it was setup for your rpms vary.the typical way to get more out of the motor is to change the prop but some time you will lose top speed mph or the hole shot