How much is too much HP

[Che70velle]

Interesting topic. When I built my Chevelle, I initially put together a 500hp 6 liter, that I was sure would supply all the power I ever wanted in the car. I was sure I’d never want, or need more. Lol...
The car gets drove very little, but when it does it’s a pretty day. I live in an area that is very rural, in the north Ga. mountains. Lots of twisties, and hills, combined with straightaways that go forever. It’s a cool place. Best part is there’s little population around here. Don’t see much traffic, if you pick the right time, and the right road. It’s easy to stretch your legs around here, if you know what I mean.
I get bored easily when I’m not waist deep in a project, so I set out to build another engine last year. I planned it out, budgeted it all, and went to work. It’s a pretty max effort deal that made 616 two weeks ago at Vengeance. I’m dealing with wideband issues, and my ECM is back at Mast right now. When I get the wideband working right, I think I’ll pick up another 25ish.
The engine is a 434”, and I went with a big camshaft (solid roller), but not too big for a 434”. Cubic inches absorb camshaft well, so it’s actually very driveable.
What’s too much power? I don’t know the answer. I plan to pull it back apart in a couple years, change pistons, throw an efficient blower up on it, and shoot for 1000.