ArmchairArchitect

It says direct replacement for factory and both Summit and Amazon state it fits a 2002 Z06, but just curious if anyone has personally used them and if they are a direct replacement for factory seals.

They are less than half the cost of OEM seals and FelPro is a trusted brand, so trying to make the smart choice here.

Links:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-ss71039

clemson3

I thought you already replaced your valve springs?

ArmchairArchitect

No, already bought the parts and getting them done very soon, but double-checking on these seals.

killian96ss

Im about to do the same thing. I've already purchased the "blue" springs and was wondering about the Fel Pro seals as well. My Z only has 17k miles, but those rubber valve seals are now almost 16 years old, so replacement just seems smart.

Steve

gaertner_jan

Resurrecting this thread because I‘m wondering the same thing. Has anyone used these? I have a set on my bench and they are not like the factory pieces. I don‘t think these were intended for an LS7 despite all websites confirming fitment.
These felpros have an integral washer where the spring would sit on, but i feel the diameter is too small. Also, the washer construction would change spring pressure. Im afraid that these were $20 wasted, can anyone confirm?

thx, J

Tusc

I have used the LPE tool twice tongood success. There are similar clones out there now which cost less.

ArmchairArchitect

LS7? Did you mean LS6? I'm the OP and had them installed on my car a few years ago, no issues as far as I could tell, but I also didn't do a detailed inspection or anything like that.

calypsokid

Just make sure they are correct, bought a car from a guy in here got it home and was changing the oil found a ton of material in the pan, ended up being all the valve seals were basically gone

Kubs

I put the fel-pro ones in my car last year when I did springs. I havent had any issues but I also have not dropped the pan to check. No smoking or anything. Mine sees over 7000rpm regularly though.