<VV> Engine building - valve stem seals?

[John Sweet]

Les,
On all the engine rebuilds I do in my shop I always use valve seals on the 
intakes. I do not like the teflon ones as they are hard to put on and break. 
I use the Viton ones only.  I sell a lot of the viton seals on Ebay every 
week.
John Sweet
John's Corvair Parts
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> What are your thoughts on using valve stem seals on the intakes (140hp) - 
> I have teflon seals here but have seen some discussion that there is very 
> little benefit to using them and possible drawbacks in terms of 
> accelerated valve guide wear (using stock GM guides).
>
> Les
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