[SBSerpent]

Finally got my Aviaid pan in and loving the additional ground clearance! Followed the recommendations - swapped out the bolts and used studs. Made the installation so much easier.

Here's a little idea that I came up with that helped with installation. I used the one piece FelPro gasket with the steel reinforcement insert along the length of the rail. I didn't use the installation pegs that came with the gasket. Instead, I put a very small dab of RTV in alternating holes and the at the four holes at the corners and I let that cure overnight - just enough to create additional resistance against the stud when the gasket is pushed up against the block. This held the gasket securely in place around the entire perimeter while I installed the pan.