EMPI Deluxe GT-7 Camshaft Kit — Cam, Lifters & Gear | VW Type 1, 2 & 3 (77-3101-0)

EMPI Deluxe GT-7 Camshaft Kit — Cam, Lifters & Gear | VW Type 1, 2 & 3 (77-3101-0)

EMPI takes the guesswork out of matching a cam to its lifters and gear. The Deluxe GT-7 Camshaft Kit (77-3101-0) bundles the GT-7 profile with the exact lifters, gear, and hardware it was designed to run with — so your build or rebuild goes together right the first time.

The GT-7 is a maximum-lift race profile designed for 1.4:1 rockers, intended for strip and competition builds on 1200–1600cc air-cooled engines.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 (Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing): 1200–1600cc

• VW Type 2 (Bus): pre-1971, 1200–1600cc

• VW Type 3: 1200–1600cc

• Dune Buggy / Baja: air-cooled 1200–1600cc

• Not confirmed: 1971-and-later Type 2 and Type 4 / 914 (different cam/case).

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI ships the cam, lifters, and gear as a matched set — the lifter face is cut to the GT-7 lobe taper, so the valvetrain wears in correctly during break-in. As a race profile, it requires 1.4:1 rockers, matching valve springs, and carburetion to run correctly.

Key Features & Benefits

• EMPI GT-7 camshaft: new chilled cast-iron billet, Parkerized for trouble-free break-in, stroker-clearanced out of the box.

• Matched lifters: 8 phosphate-treated 28mm convex-face lifters in heat-treated 4130 chromoly, matched to the GT-7 lobe taper.

• CNC cam gear: CNC-machined T6 aluminum cam gear for accurate timing.

• Complete kit: Grade 8 hardware, timing card, and assembly lube included.

• Race profile: maximum lift, designed for 1.4:1 rockers — strip and competition.

Technical Specifications

• Profile: GT-7

• Valve lift: .538" @ 1.4:1 rocker ratio

• Cam lift (gross): .384"

• Advertised duration: 295°

• Includes: camshaft, 8 lifters, cam gear, Grade 8 hardware, timing card, assembly lube

• Brand: EMPI

• Part Number: 77-3101-0

• UPC: 707924305463

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's in the kit? The GT-7 cam, 8 matched phosphate lifters, a T6 aluminum cam gear, Grade 8 hardware, a timing card, and assembly lube.

• Does it fit my engine? Type 1, pre-1971 Type 2, and Type 3, 1200–1600cc. Not for 1971+ Type 2 or Type 4.

• Do I need 1.4:1 rockers? Yes — the GT-7's rated lift assumes 1.4:1 rockers; it's a race profile and expects the matching valvetrain.

• What oil should I use? A break-in oil with ZDDP/ZDTP (or an additive), required for any flat-tappet cam.

• What's the part number? EMPI 77-3101-0 (UPC 707924305463).

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