EMPI Deluxe GT-1 Camshaft Kit — Cam, Lifters & Gear | VW Type 1, 2 & 3 (77-3104-0)

EMPI Deluxe GT-1 Camshaft Kit — Cam, Lifters & Gear | VW Type 1, 2 & 3 (77-3104-0)

EMPI takes the guesswork out of matching a cam to its lifters and gear. The Deluxe GT-1 Camshaft Kit (77-3104-0) bundles the GT-1 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.

Vehicle Fitment

• Confirmed: VW air-cooled Type 1, Type 2 (pre-1971), and Type 3 engines, 1200-1600cc — Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (pre-71), Type 3, Thing, Buggy, Baja.
• Not Confirmed: 1971-and-later Type 2 and Type 4 / 914 (different cam/case), and engines needing a stock-replacement-only profile.
• Break-In: Use a ZDDP oil or additive on break-in, as with any flat-tappet cam. Higher GT-1 profiles benefit from matching carburetion, springs, and rockers.

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI matches each cam to the exact lifters and gear it was designed to run with, taking the guesswork out of a top-end build and helping it go together right the first time.

Key Features & Benefits

• EMPI GT-1 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-1 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.
• Power Character: Small displacement, lower-range power, smooth idle — street, dune buggy, sand rail, and Bus.

Technical Specifications

• Profile: GT-1
• Valve Lift: .422" @ 1.1:1 rocker ratio
• Cam Lift (gross): .384"
• Advertised Duration: 275°
• Includes: Camshaft, 8 lifters, cam gear, Grade 8 hardware, timing card, assembly lube
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 77-3104-0
• UPC: 707924305494

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's in the kit? The GT-1 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 to run EMPI lifters? Yes — they're included, and the lifter face is matched to this cam's lobe taper. Don't substitute generic lifters.
• 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 77-3104-0 (UPC 707924305494).

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Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.