What is the standard on the most compression

Those in the know do. I know a few guys around here that mess with the old gen1 small blocks. Whatever you're driving, if you pull up next to any of them, you better pack a dang lunch.
first i ever herd of it was late 80s hotrod artical trying to build power on 87 octaine and pass smog test in komie-fornia... attention to detail can make power with anything!