FINALLY the heads are on... I took my time making sure the block deck surfaces were squeaky-clean and smooth for the Cometics to seal and also the threads were clean so the studs would screw in easily. Got some ARP lube for the nuts and looked up the torque spec on ARP's website, 110 ft-lbs.
Also mocked up the intake, i'm a bit worried about it not sitting low enough once the gaskets are on but I need to get said gaskets first to be sure.