Then by all means, follow the Gods. You DID ask for help and opinions, remember? People have been "breaking the law" for 50 plus years. All you need to do is double check all the holes line up properly and use a sealer on the gaskets if you want. Hell, I've even used a thin film of black permatex on both sides before. It works quite well. Careful parts choices and assembly will win out everytime. ....oh and those gaskets WILL burn out eventually.