is an LS1 too much power ? Options

[got914?]

Anyone who has owned does own or driven an LS1 or similar power.
IM asking if this is too much power ?
Is traction too hard to acquire ?
I dont really want a burnout queen, if ya know what i mean

[andys]

There's a gas pedal to modulate the power, so it comes down to how you drive it. At 340HP, or so, it's not over-powered, in my opinion. Gobs of torque; yes....Fast; yes. I took my LS1 car to The Streets of Willow Springs for the sole purpose of adjusting and characterizing the chassis handling. I had no misconceptions of what I was looking for; a street car with predictable handling at its limits, and not a race car. It's a compromise, of course, but I like how surprisingly smooth the car rides after my suspension's final setup. I can, however, feel the increased rear CG, which does tend to upset the handling a bit.

All that said, it's not "too much power," but then it depends on what you're used to along with the understanding of how not to get yourself into trouble because of it.

Andys.