4.6 3V Cam Phaser, VCT Solenoid & Timing Service Parts

Part-family page. Cam phaser 3R2Z-6A257-DA verified for 2005-2010 Mustang GT 4.6L 3V. M-6004-463V verified as 05-10 GT camshaft drive kit. Comp 5449 is not a replacement phaser; it limits cam timing travel for performance cams and requires tune/context.

Gate 1 verified for 2005-2010 Mustang GT 4.6L 3V timing/VCT service family. Trap: phasers, VCT solenoids, timing chain/guides/tensioners, phaser bolts, limiters, and lockouts are different jobs. Two cam phasers and two VCT solenoids are used per engine. Limiter/lockout parts are not normal repair parts and require tune/cam context.

Checked stock-service paths: genuine Ford/Motorcraft 3R2Z-6A257-DA cam phaser; Ford Performance M-6004-463V complete 4.6L 3V camshaft-drive kit. Limiters and lockouts remain performance/tuning parts, not normal stock repairs. Two phasers and two VCT solenoids are used per engine; confirm actual failed components before ordering.

This page is for 2005-2010 Mustang GT 4.6L 3V. Cam phasers, VCT solenoids, chains/guides/tensioners, bolts and performance limiters are different parts. Limiters or lockouts require cam/tune context and are not stock repair substitutes.

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Research last verified 2026-07-08.

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