See, a stock gasket ain't so bad in these situations.
Chris- the "you" was meant as a general term, not you, as in yourself. The 3800 has a decent bottom end, but it's no where near bullet proof outside of controlled conditions.
Many educated people blow engines, how do you think anything is improved? You are only stupid if you don't learn anything to correct the problem. Thats where two of the 3800 vendors differ They both have taken out motors, though.