My SBF stroker is running 10.3 to one compression on aluminum heads, and I have to run 91 octane or better pump gas in it. If I were doing it again I'd pull back to 9.0 to one or at most 9.5 to one like TechInspector advised, and be good on mid-range 89 octane fuel. Just my $0.02, because IMO our pump gas is not going to be getting better any time soon.