Am I an idiot for wanting to boost a high compression 318?

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Supercharging Basics – Engine Preparation.
Detonation on a stock or worn engine can cause piston damage or burned valves. Most late model "smog" engines work well with a supercharger, due to their lower compression ratios and smaller cam profiles.

Guidelines
If using a stock engine, follow these guidelines for optimization.

  • 7.0:1 to 9.0:1 compression ratio. The optimum compression ratio is 8.0:1.
    • Higher than 8.0:1 is not necessary or recommended. Fuel, ignition timing, and total boost could become critical factors.
  • 4 - 7 psi boost level. This range has proven to be the best compromise for power and reliability.
  • 4,500 - 5,000 engine rpm. When using stock cast pistons, the engine should be limited to a maximum of 4,500-5,000 rpm.
    • Exceeding this limit may over-stress the cast pistons and cause failure.
    • Properly blueprinting an engine will allow higher rpm reliability. It will also maximize a supercharged engine's potential.
  • Eliminate detonation (pinging). Detonation is the single most destructive force in a supercharged engine.
    • This may include lowering boost level, retarding timing, installing a boost timing master, increasing fuel flow to prevent leanout, and/or using a fuel additive to raise octane level.
    • The cooling system should also be in good condition to prevent overheating, which could lead to detonation.
That list is a joke. How can they make such general assumptions and publish it. The only thing I agree with is the part about making sure it doesn’t detonate. The rest is bogus. Example, “8.0:1 is the optimal compression ratio”. Even on methanol? Come on. Another example, “maximum rpm 4500-5000”. The highest load the piston sees is at the torque peak. That’s when cylinder pressure is highest. I don’t know who wrote that but damn.