Noise at high rpm

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   Hi guys,just bought a Primera P10 1.6 Carb. After 4000rpm there is a loud scratching noise at full
throttle but it goes when i go half throttle. Car feels slower than i’d expect it to feel aswell. Checked the upper timing chain and it is tight. Any help appreciated thanks,Lewis.

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	Hi guys,just bought a Primera P10 1.6 Carb. After 4000rpm there is a loud scratching noise at full throttle but it goes when i go half throttle. Car feels slower than i’d expect it to feel aswell. Checked the upper timing chain and it is tight. Any help appreciated thanks,Lewis.