'Lift, duration, and lobe separation angle need to be matched to the true end purpose getting any one of those wrong can over-cam the engine, which is worse than under-camming.' That's from both a power and enjoyment perspective.
'The very worst thing you can do is over-cam an engine,' Consolo says.
Being honest with yourself begins with forgetting about the specific horsepower numbers you want, and focusing only on what exactly you'll be doing with the car during the majority of the time.