Steve Dulcich on building a budget 318

Higher octane fuel has a slower burn rate
If that was the case simply adjusting the timing would place the PPP in the correct place would it not?

Sunoco® Supreme™ is a 112 octane leaded race fuel

Supreme has a high motor octane number and a fast burn speed to ensure engine protection lap after lap and pass after pass. It is designed for compression ratios up to about 15:1 in small block V8 race engines and can withstand higher compression ratios in smaller or more efficient combustion chambers. Supreme’s fast burn speed also makes it a popular choice for 2-stroke race engines.

Maybe Ramm's using some special fuel blend that burns slow?