Where is the high end of usable Horsepower and .......

[tyoneal]

Hello:

From reading this forum, my own opinions being omitted, there seems to be a concenses that 400 - 550 RWHP seems to be the upper limit on what is usable either on the Street or Track, and also what is just fun to drive.

Drag strips are the exception as strait line acceleration removes a number of issues that the previous examples have to deal with.

Another issue I would like to ask is, "How is the Best Way to make this power?", while retaining:

- Drivability (Quality vs. Brutality of the power delivery)
- Fuel Economy
- Long Term Dependability
- Handling Performance (weight etc.)
- Bang for the Buck (Cost)

or

What power plant configurations best included these characteristics?

I look forward to your opinions and advice.

Thanks,

tyoneal

(I'm guessing a well built, hot LS-2 Engine, would probably be one of the better choices)