Fuel, Octane & Unleaded Conversion

U.S. pump octane is the Anti-Knock Index, AKI = (RON + MON) ÷ 2. Octane requirement rises with compression ratio.

Octane Requirement by Compression Ratio (iron heads, approx.)

Compression RatioMin. Pump Octane (AKI)
8.0:1 and below87
8.5–9.0:187–89
9.0–9.5:189–91
9.5–10.0:191–93

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