[bobcowan]

There's no such thing as too much power; only not enough control. You can make any power level controllable.

BUT... power level is at the far right end of the equation. It's really a moot point. You assemble the engine the way you want to, with your goals in mind, and the dyno curve will fall where it falls.

So, don't build an engine with a number as a goal. Build the engine with your drivability goals in mind. Make your series of decisions from left to right in the equation: BB vs. SB, Stroker vs. non, Radical cam vs. sedate, etc.