.480/230 cam in an 8.5 CR 360?

I don't disagree with any of your points. That said, the fact is, we could pick apart one of your builds and point to where you could get more power. You always leave something on the table with every single build. I'm not advocating inefficient builds here, I'm simply saying there's nothing wrong with using what's there and building and tuning it to be optimal for what it is. That's kinda what we do with all builds anyway.

I agree. But I’m not asking for opinions.

I gave him mine. Get the colored t cam and stop using bad hacks to fix issues.

Selecting the correct cam the first time is always cheaper.

I’m patiently waiting for the thread where the converter is too tight and it’s still sloppy down low.

I’m not a prophet but I’ve seen this before.

And the OP can fix it relatively painlessly if he wants to.

Or he can cut a corner.

Edit: there is a few guys I listen to about power on here. It ain’t many though.