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# **sbc intake manifold**

**Skip it**

Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($91.13–$279.97) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 24Growth 21Conversion 12Competition 79Returns 34Price range 5Avg price 64Brand share 71Review moat 98Quality gap 86

**Review moat**

**Incredible****36.63**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Great****4.1★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Competition**

**Great****36%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Brand share**

**Good****63%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Avg price**

**Good****$132.16**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Returns**

**Okay****4.9%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Market size**

**Bad****$96K**

$96K/yr · 74K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-8.2%**

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

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.0%**

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

**Price range**

**Bad****$91.13–$279.97**

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

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (36% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**20 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**64**

**Top-5 brand share**

**63%**

**Open market**

**30%**

- OXYSTAR17% - Haytalras16% - JGhyperX14% - Woosphy9% - Pateyney8% - Edelbrock7%

## **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%3%$3K6%$6K9%$9K12%$12K1101001K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 43 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![OXYSTAR 2026 7501 Intake Manifold Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Air-Gap Compatible with Chevy Small Block SBC 1955-86 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 V8 Engine Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UcrwUD8-L.jpg)**OXYSTAR 2026 7501 Intake Manifold Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Air-Gap Compatible with Chevy Small Block SBC 1955-86 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 V8 Engine Silver**OXYSTAR**$143.16**5.0★2 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK6S87YK) [2![Haytalras 2026 7501 Aluminum Dual Plane SBC Air-Gap Intake Manifold Compatible with Chevy Small Block SBC 1955-86 262-400 305 350](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SuhoaOJgL.jpg)**Haytalras 2026 7501 Aluminum Dual Plane SBC Air-Gap Intake Manifold Compatible with Chevy Small Block SBC 1955-86 262-400 305 350**Haytalras**$122.47**4.2★21 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8VSC2Z4) [3![Edelbrock 2701 Performer Intake Manifold](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hzNwNK59L.jpg)**Edelbrock 2701 Performer Intake Manifold**Edelbrock**$203.19**4.8★813 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063046Q) [4![JGhyperX 2701 EPS Dual Plane Intake Manifold Cast Aluminum Compatible with Chevy Small Block 305 327 350 383 1955-86 SBC 262-400 V8 Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wwUYRCIfL.jpg)**JGhyperX 2701 EPS Dual Plane Intake Manifold Cast Aluminum Compatible with Chevy Small Block 305 327 350 383 1955-86 SBC 262-400 V8 Silver**JGhyperX**$113.23**4.3★75 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4QRHXGH) [5![1957-1986 SBC Small Block Chevy Aluminum Performer Dual Plane RPM Intake manifold 350 400](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DdsHR15iL.jpg)**1957-1986 SBC Small Block Chevy Aluminum Performer Dual Plane RPM Intake manifold 350 400**Pateyney**$111.17**4.2★46 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6W9XFZ8)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![300-260 4150 Intake Manifold EFI Multi-port with Fuel Rails Single Plane Aluminum Compatible with Chevy Small Block 350 305 307 327 400 283 265 302 V8 SBC for C/K GMC Olds Suburban Blazer Camaro](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41baw2bMfCL.jpg)**300-260 4150 Intake Manifold EFI Multi-port with Fuel Rails Single Plane Aluminum Compatible with Chevy Small Block 350 305 307 327 400 283 265 302 V8 SBC for C/K GMC Olds Suburban Blazer Camaro**OXYSTAR**$279.97**1 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTMBLQ2G) [![OXYSTAR 2026 7501 Intake Manifold Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Air-Gap Compatible with Chevy Small Block SBC 1955-86 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 V8 Engine Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UcrwUD8-L.jpg)**OXYSTAR 2026 7501 Intake Manifold Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Air-Gap Compatible with Chevy Small Block SBC 1955-86 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 V8 Engine Silver**OXYSTAR**$143.16**2 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK6S87YK) [![OXYSTAR 2028 7516 52028 Intake Manifold Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Air Gap Compatible with Chevy Vortec 1996-up SBC 283 307 350 327 Engine 1500-6500 RPM Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wJ5Re4KeL.jpg)**OXYSTAR 2028 7516 52028 Intake Manifold Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Air Gap Compatible with Chevy Vortec 1996-up SBC 283 307 350 327 Engine 1500-6500 RPM Silver**OXYSTAR**$150.18**4 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK6S48JJ) [![OXYSTAR 2101 2001 Intake Manifold Kit Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Compatible with Chevy Small Block 1955-1995 SBC 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 V8 Engine Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b1bvMPNrL.jpg)**OXYSTAR 2101 2001 Intake Manifold Kit Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Compatible with Chevy Small Block 1955-1995 SBC 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 V8 Engine Silver**OXYSTAR**$138.51**3 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJZ72XB3) [![7501 2026 Intake Manifold Vortec Air-gap Aluminum Dual Plane SBC Compatible with Chevy Small Block 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 1955-1986 V8 Engine 22026 82026 52026 (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lQrUJwZeL.jpg)**7501 2026 Intake Manifold Vortec Air-gap Aluminum Dual Plane SBC Compatible with Chevy Small Block 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 1955-1986 V8 Engine 22026 82026 52026 (Black)**MYLSAUTO**$135.53**1 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ8FBCJ8)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![7501 2026 Intake Manifold Vortec Air-gap Aluminum Dual Plane SBC Compatible with Chevy Small Block 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 1955-1986 V8 Engine 22026 82026 52026 (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lQrUJwZeL.jpg)**7501 2026 Intake Manifold Vortec Air-gap Aluminum Dual Plane SBC Compatible with Chevy Small Block 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 1955-1986 V8 Engine 22026 82026 52026 (Black)**MYLSAUTO**$135.53**5.0★**▲ 270%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ8FBCJ8) [![300-260 4150 Intake Manifold EFI Multi-port with Fuel Rails Single Plane Aluminum Compatible with Chevy Small Block 350 305 307 327 400 283 265 302 V8 SBC for C/K GMC Olds Suburban Blazer Camaro](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41baw2bMfCL.jpg)**300-260 4150 Intake Manifold EFI Multi-port with Fuel Rails Single Plane Aluminum Compatible with Chevy Small Block 350 305 307 327 400 283 265 302 V8 SBC for C/K GMC Olds Suburban Blazer Camaro**OXYSTAR**$279.97**5.0★**▲ 268%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTMBLQ2G) [![OXYSTAR 2101 2001 Intake Manifold Kit Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Compatible with Chevy Small Block 1955-1995 SBC 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 V8 Engine Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b1bvMPNrL.jpg)**OXYSTAR 2101 2001 Intake Manifold Kit Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Compatible with Chevy Small Block 1955-1995 SBC 262 265 267 283 302 305 307 327 350 400 V8 Engine Silver**OXYSTAR**$138.51**4.4★**▲ 263%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJZ72XB3) [![A-Premium Aluminum Single Plane (Multi-port) Engine Intake Manifold](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wnzqYtZ9L.jpg)**A-Premium Aluminum Single Plane (Multi-port) Engine Intake Manifold**A-Premium**$176.37**1.0★**▲ 207%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSLMDH85) [![OXYSTAR 2028 7516 52028 Intake Manifold Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Air Gap Compatible with Chevy Vortec 1996-up SBC 283 307 350 327 Engine 1500-6500 RPM Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wJ5Re4KeL.jpg)**OXYSTAR 2028 7516 52028 Intake Manifold Aluminum Performance Dual Plane Air Gap Compatible with Chevy Vortec 1996-up SBC 283 307 350 327 Engine 1500-6500 RPM Silver**OXYSTAR**$150.18**4.6★**▲ 195%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK6S48JJ)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -8.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K1KSpike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**26%

*“fantastic value for money”*

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“very good solid piece for the money”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Fit perfect”*

**Motor Power**8%

*“The power increase is noticeable”*

**Functionality-Overall**5%

*“nice manifold had to do a little mod to the screw hole in front of 7 on my sbc 350 other than that works good”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Just as described”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“built clean, ports are smooth”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“The dual plane design is exactly what you want for a truck, it helps with low-end torque and drivability, which is where these engines spend most of their time”*

**Assembly/Installation**2%

*“The installation was straightforward”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“The aluminum construction keeps it lightweight”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**19%

*“Does not fit”*

**Mounting**13%

*“2 center bolts didnt lineup so I returned it”*

**Assembly/Installation**11%

*“had minor issues installing adapters for center bolts”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Cheap junk”*

**Compatibility-Overall**7%

*“Not compatible with 1966 283”*

**Socket/Port/Plug**6%

*“ports are all different sizes”*

**Hard Feel**6%

*“The surface finish is a little rough”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“Incomplete machine work”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“NO User Manual”*

**Suction**3%

*“Intake does not have holes for a vacuum plug”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**38%

**Compatibility-Overall**15%

**Defective Material/Parts**13%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Mounting**6%

**Leak-Proof**3%

**Socket/Port/Plug**3%

**Assembly/Installation**2%

**Mechanism Issues**1%

**Functionality-Overall**1%