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# **cam phaser**

**Skip it**

Weak search conversion (1.1%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 19Growth 21Conversion 14Competition 92Returns 22Price range 16Avg price 68Brand share 82Review moat 98Quality gap 73

**Review moat**

**Incredible****34.4**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Competition**

**Great****23%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Brand share**

**Great****53%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.3★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Avg price**

**Good****$120.41**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Returns**

**Bad****6.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Growth**

**Bad****-8.4%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Market size**

**Bad****$76K**

$76K/yr · 59K searches

**Price range**

**Bad****$45.92–$374.90**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.1%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (23% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**33 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**99**

**Top-5 brand share**

**53%**

**Open market**

**42%**

- A-Premium14% - Dorman12% - lizhengparts9% - GM GENUINE PARTS9% - GELUOXI8% - GDO5%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$2K4%$3K6%$5K8%$6K1101001K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)3 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 75 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![GELUOXI Camshaft Sprocket VVT Oil Control Valve Replacement for 2011-2019 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 3.6L Pentastar 916-958 5184150AF 5184369AH 5184370AH](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UgejxTk-L.jpg)**GELUOXI Camshaft Sprocket VVT Oil Control Valve Replacement for 2011-2019 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 3.6L Pentastar 916-958 5184150AF 5184369AH 5184370AH**GELUOXI**$177.62**3.6★36 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XHNWBWB) [2![Variable Timing Phaser VVT Actuator+Bolts For 2005-2010 For Ford Mustang 2005-2011 For Ford Expedition 2006-2010 For Ford Explorer 2004-2010 For Ford For F-150 For F-250/For F-350 Super Duty](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UULBlQuQL.jpg)**Variable Timing Phaser VVT Actuator+Bolts For 2005-2010 For Ford Mustang 2005-2011 For Ford Expedition 2006-2010 For Ford Explorer 2004-2010 For Ford For F-150 For F-250/For F-350 Super Duty**lizhengparts**$61.67**4.4★37 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNVMHQF6) [3![Dorman 917-250XD Patented Camshaft Phaser- Variable Timing Camshaft Gear Compatible with Select Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Models (OE FIX)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MS5TTjpyL.jpg)**Dorman 917-250XD Patented Camshaft Phaser- Variable Timing Camshaft Gear Compatible with Select Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Models (OE FIX)**Dorman**$112.50**4.2★104 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N344A05) [4![Variable Camshaft Timing Cam Phaser Kit for 2004-2010 for Ford F-150 2005-2010 for Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty 2005-2014 for Ford Expedition 2006-2008 for Lincoln Mark LT 917-250 8L3Z-6M280-B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413sNTN2RZL.jpg)**Variable Camshaft Timing Cam Phaser Kit for 2004-2010 for Ford F-150 2005-2010 for Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty 2005-2014 for Ford Expedition 2006-2008 for Lincoln Mark LT 917-250 8L3Z-6M280-B**lizhengparts**$91.22**4.4★27 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHPCZYHF) [5![GM Genuine Parts 12621505 Camshaft Phaser](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310Uz3i2fsL.jpg)**GM Genuine Parts 12621505 Camshaft Phaser**GM GENUINE PARTS**$89.96**4.6★68 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B3VFL4F)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![AUTO OCCASION VVT Sprocket Camshaft Adjuster Phaser for Ford 3.5L Ecoboost](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51suUPKn-QL.jpg)**AUTO OCCASION VVT Sprocket Camshaft Adjuster Phaser for Ford 3.5L Ecoboost**AUTO OCCASION**$193.12**0 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FW52VLM5) [![A-Premium Intake & Exhaust Engine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket Gear Camshaft Adjuster Compatible with Chevrolet Cruze 2011-2016 Sonic 2012-2020 Cruze Limited & Buick Encore 13-21 1.4L 1.6L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ls7vUuXNL.jpg)**A-Premium Intake & Exhaust Engine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket Gear Camshaft Adjuster Compatible with Chevrolet Cruze 2011-2016 Sonic 2012-2020 Cruze Limited & Buick Encore 13-21 1.4L 1.6L**A-Premium**$155.07**0 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRSPN3G9) [![GDUKOP Variable Camshaft Timing Cam Phaser Kit Compatible with Ford F150 F250 F350 Super Duty Expedition Lincoln Mark LT 4.6L 5.4L Replace# 917-250 8L3Z-6M280-B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HhuChRgNL.jpg)**GDUKOP Variable Camshaft Timing Cam Phaser Kit Compatible with Ford F150 F250 F350 Super Duty Expedition Lincoln Mark LT 4.6L 5.4L Replace# 917-250 8L3Z-6M280-B**GDUKOP**$81.02**3 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL77XXJN) [![maXpeedingrods 4PCS Intake & Exhaust Cam Phaser Variable Valve Timing VVT Sprocket 12626160 12626161 12624464 Fit for Buick LaCrosse Enclave Allure V6 3.0L 3.6L for Cadillac Chevy GMC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y8KWcZttL.jpg)**maXpeedingrods 4PCS Intake & Exhaust Cam Phaser Variable Valve Timing VVT Sprocket 12626160 12626161 12624464 Fit for Buick LaCrosse Enclave Allure V6 3.0L 3.6L for Cadillac Chevy GMC**maXpeedingrods**$129.61**2 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKFX7JX9) [![REVOTUNE Timing Chain Kit with Cam Phasers & VVT Gears fits 2011-2019 Ford F-150 Edge Expedition Explorer Mustang Taurus Transit Lincoln MKX Nautilus Navigator 3.3L 3.5L 3.7L AT4Z6L266B AT4Z6K297B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LhM9eEwNL.jpg)**REVOTUNE Timing Chain Kit with Cam Phasers & VVT Gears fits 2011-2019 Ford F-150 Edge Expedition Explorer Mustang Taurus Transit Lincoln MKX Nautilus Navigator 3.3L 3.5L 3.7L AT4Z6L266B AT4Z6K297B**REVOTUNE**$258.84**10 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJQZQ5DY)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![NITOYO Engine Intake & Exhaust Variable Timing Sprocket Camshaft Gear Compatible with Chevrolet Equinox HHR Impala Buick Regal Pontiac G5 GMC Terrain 2.4L L4 Replaces 12578516 917-254 12621505](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N6iCC28-L.jpg)**NITOYO Engine Intake & Exhaust Variable Timing Sprocket Camshaft Gear Compatible with Chevrolet Equinox HHR Impala Buick Regal Pontiac G5 GMC Terrain 2.4L L4 Replaces 12578516 917-254 12621505**NITOYO**$45.92**3.0★**▲ 214%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F66HS1NL) [![maXpeedingrods 4PCS Intake & Exhaust Cam Phaser Variable Valve Timing VVT Sprocket 12626160 12626161 12624464 Fit for Buick LaCrosse Enclave Allure V6 3.0L 3.6L for Cadillac Chevy GMC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y8KWcZttL.jpg)**maXpeedingrods 4PCS Intake & Exhaust Cam Phaser Variable Valve Timing VVT Sprocket 12626160 12626161 12624464 Fit for Buick LaCrosse Enclave Allure V6 3.0L 3.6L for Cadillac Chevy GMC**maXpeedingrods**$129.61**4.5★**▲ 147%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKFX7JX9) [![Timing Camshaft Sprocket Cam Phaser For 2005-2014 For Ford Expedition 2006-2010 For Ford Explorer 2004-2010 For Ford F-150 2005-2010 For Ford F-250/F350 Super Duty 2005-2010 For Ford Mustang](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ytSIGN0vL.jpg)**Timing Camshaft Sprocket Cam Phaser For 2005-2014 For Ford Expedition 2006-2010 For Ford Explorer 2004-2010 For Ford F-150 2005-2010 For Ford F-250/F350 Super Duty 2005-2010 For Ford Mustang**WQ W&Q AUTO PARTS**$63.67**4.4★**▲ 124%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHBKR1GF) [![COPACHI 4pcs VVT Timing Sprocket Gear Camshaft Adjuster 5184369AH 5184370AH Compatible with Pentastar V6 Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram 3.6L After-Market Parts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OglAWMFPL.jpg)**COPACHI 4pcs VVT Timing Sprocket Gear Camshaft Adjuster 5184369AH 5184370AH Compatible with Pentastar V6 Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram 3.6L After-Market Parts**COPACHI**$174.55**4.5★**▲ 110%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9S2T32H) [![Engine Timing Camshaft Gear & VVT Sprocket for Chevy Aveo/Cruze/Sonic/Trax 1.6L 1.8L Replaces 55567048 55568386 34735216](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412IX4d0cUL.jpg)**Engine Timing Camshaft Gear & VVT Sprocket for Chevy Aveo/Cruze/Sonic/Trax 1.6L 1.8L Replaces 55567048 55568386 34735216**DYRDINSHOW**$93.14**4.8★**▲ 88%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1RY4S7X)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -8.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

1K750Spike '25Prime Day '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“Kit was great”*

**Value For Money**17%

*“They are affordable though”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**14%

*“Getting the job done”*

**Size-Overall**13%

*“Fit perfectly”*

**Assembly/Installation**9%

*“It was installed with no issues”*

**Efficiency**8%

*“It ran fine initially”*

**Durability**7%

*“Good thing I caught it before it blew up”*

**Noise Level**4%

*“Months now and still quiet”*

**Correct Contents**2%

*“All the parts were exactly as described”*

**Strength**2%

*“Solid construction”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**26%

*“Failed after two weeks”*

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“Absolute garbage”*

**Assembly/Installation**7%

*“Did not install returned immediately and sourced local”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Cost a lot more money”*

**Compatibility-Overall**6%

*“These are not the exact match for Ford Explorer”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“This kit needs work”*

**Lubrication**6%

*“Trying to be to universal the oil actuators were not for my motor”*

**Defective Material/Parts**6%

*“Bad parts”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“The product I received is not the same product in the photos”*

**Jamming/Clogging**3%

*“Never can tell if internals are broken or clogged without over involved testing”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Defective Material/Parts**25%

**Size-Overall**15%

**Compatibility-Overall**13%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Functionality-Overall**6%

**Product Condition**5%

**Assembly/Installation**4%

**Motor Issues**4%

**Noise Level**4%

**Value For Money**3%