EMPI Deluxe GT-5 Camshaft Kit | VW Type 1, 2 & 3 | Cam, Lifters & Gear Set (77-3102-0)

EMPI Deluxe GT-5 Camshaft Kit — Cam, Lifters & Gear | VW Type 1, 2 & 3 (.458\" Lift, 270°)

EMPI takes the guesswork out of matching a cam to its lifters and gear. The Deluxe GT-5 Camshaft Kit (77-3102-0) bundles the GT-5 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-5 delivers high lift with shorter duration for strong mid-range torque, making it well suited to larger-displacement air-cooled builds.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1, Type 2 (pre-1971) & Type 3: 1200–1600cc air-cooled engines — Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (pre-71), Type 3, Thing, Buggy, Baja
• Not confirmed for: 1971-and-later Type 2 and Type 4 / 914 (different cam/case), or engines needing a stock-replacement-only profile

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI matches every component in this kit to work together — the lifter face is ground to the GT-5 lobe taper, and the cam, gear, and hardware are supplied as a single engineered package for a correct, repeatable valvetrain setup.

Key Features & Benefits

• GT-5 Camshaft: New chilled cast-iron billet, Parkerized for trouble-free break-in and stroker-clearanced out of the box
• Matched Lifters: 8 phosphate-treated 28mm convex-face lifters in heat-treated 4130 chromoly, matched to the GT-5 lobe taper
• Precision Cam Gear: CNC-machined T6 aluminum gear for accurate timing
• Complete Kit: Grade 8 hardware, timing card, and assembly lube included
• Mid-Range Power: High lift with shorter duration for strong mid-range torque on larger-displacement builds

Technical Specifications

• Profile: GT-5
• Valve Lift: .458" @ 1.1:1 rocker ratio
• Cam Lift (gross): .416"
• Advertised Duration: 270°
• Includes: Camshaft, 8 lifters, cam gear, Grade 8 hardware, timing card, assembly lube
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 77-3102-0
• UPC: 707924305470

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's in the kit? The GT-5 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 77-3102-0 (UPC 707924305470).

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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.