Valley pan gaskets

[swedefish]

How do you guys seal your valley pan /intake gasket on a mopar b-engine.

Do you use any kind of sealer against the head, I´ve heard and read of those who don´t use any silicon or similair and those who use it.
What´s the best way?

Any info is appreciated.

 

[3404spdvaliant]

If the geometry's right you don't need a lot or any sealer what so ever.
BUT I use a lil all around the outer edges of the pan and tiny bit below & around the ports not so much that it squishes into the port, just a thin skim coat.

 

[340sixpack]

Spray permatex copper coat on all the sealing surfaces.Done all this way
without any problem but could go back to that geometry thing if parts
have been milled/decked improperly.