{"product_id":"performance-timing-chain-kit-for-ford-f-150-2004-2008-5-4l","title":"Performance Timing Chain Kit for Ford F-150 (2004-2008) 5.4L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eComplete Timing Chain and Cam Phaser Kit for 2004-2008 Ford F-150 (P221)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Timing Chain Kit completely refreshes the front valvetrain drive on the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 5.4L Triton to eliminate cam phaser knocking, restore correct cam timing, and ensure proper valvetrain oil pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ford F-150 Valvetrain and Hydraulic Tensioner Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory \u003cstrong\u003e5.4L 3-Valve Triton\u003c\/strong\u003e engines suffer from notorious oil pressure bleed-off caused by blown OEM plastic tensioner back-plate gaskets. When tensioner seal failure occurs, hydraulic pressure drops across the cylinder heads, starving the variable camshaft timing (\u003cstrong\u003eVCT\u003c\/strong\u003e) phasers. This causes the internal locking pins to wallow out, leading to severe cam phaser rattle, erratic timing, and timing chain slap that wears through plastic guide rails and deposits debris directly into the oil pan pickup tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive kit provides an all-in-one overhaul designed to eliminate hydraulic cavitation and mechanical valvetrain slack. The package includes heat-treated 122-link link-belt chains, precision-machined cam phaser sprockets, and reinforced tensioners designed to maintain constant chain contact without seal blowout. Paired with updated \u003cstrong\u003eVCT\u003c\/strong\u003e solenoid control valves (interchange \u003cstrong\u003e8L3Z6M280B\u003c\/strong\u003e), a replacement high-volume oil pump, and a durable water pump, this kit restores vital fluid pressure to the cam journals while locking down valve-to-piston synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Timing Chains (122 Links \/ C-391)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Camshaft Phaser Sprockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Cam Phaser Sprocket Mounting Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Tensioner (Left Upper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Tensioner (Right Upper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Guide (Tensioner Rail-Left)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Guide (Tensioner Rail-Right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Guide (Fixed Rail-Left)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Guide (Fixed Rail-Right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Crank Gear (Double Row - One Side Recessed Only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Camshaft Spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 VCT Variable Camshaft Timing Solenoid Oil Control Valves (Left and Right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Oil Control Valve Seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Timing Cover Seal Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTiming Cover Gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eValve Cover Gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Oil Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2004-2008 Ford F-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5.4L Triton 3V SOHC \/ P221\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e300 hp \/ 365 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3L3Z6M280EA, 8L3Z6M280A, 8L3Z6M280B, 372930, 125-6050, 3R2Z-6A257-DA, 3L3E6C524FA, 917-250, 9L3Z-6600-A, 5L3Z-6268-A, XL3Z-6306-AA, F85Z-6K255-AA, 4L3Z-6M256-AA, F85Z-6M274-AA, 2L1Z-6K297-AA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2004-2008 Ford F-150 5.4L V8 SOHC 3-Valve (24-Valve) Triton\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoes not fit 2-valve 5.4L engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoes not fit 2004 F-150 Super Crew Lariat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the P221 F-150?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003e5.4L 3-Valve Triton\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. \u003cstrong\u003eThis kit does not fit 2-valve 5.4L engines and does not fit the 2004 F-150 Super Crew Lariat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre new oil and water pumps included with this timing service kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, both a replacement oil pump and a water pump are included alongside full timing cover and valve cover gasket sets for a complete service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Truck Durability Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to handle continuous duty cycles, heavy payload towing, and extreme underhood thermal stress, this complete timing overhaul restores critical oil pressure and valve stability to keep your Ford truck working reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68057497927928,"sku":"DS-E7WHGY2W1","price":269.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-timing-chain-kit-for-ford-f-150-2004-2008-5-4l-1.jpg?v=1794345158","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/de\/products\/performance-timing-chain-kit-for-ford-f-150-2004-2008-5-4l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}