{"product_id":"empi-deluxe-gt-7-camshaft-kit-cam-lifters-gear-vw-type-1-2-3","title":"EMPI Deluxe GT-7 Camshaft Kit — Cam, Lifters \u0026 Gear | VW Type 1, 2 \u0026 3 (77-3101-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Deluxe GT-7 Camshaft Kit — Cam, Lifters \u0026amp; Gear | VW Type 1, 2 \u0026amp; 3 (77-3101-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI takes the guesswork out of matching a cam to its lifters and gear. The \u003cb\u003eDeluxe GT-7 Camshaft Kit (77-3101-0)\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GT-7 is a \u003cb\u003emaximum-lift race profile designed for 1.4:1 rockers\u003c\/b\u003e, intended for strip and competition builds on 1200–1600cc air-cooled engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 (Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing):\u003c\/b\u003e 1200–1600cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 (Bus):\u003c\/b\u003e pre-1971, 1200–1600cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200–1600cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDune Buggy \/ Baja:\u003c\/b\u003e air-cooled 1200–1600cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot confirmed:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971-and-later Type 2 and Type 4 \/ 914 (different cam\/case).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI GT-7 camshaft:\u003c\/b\u003e new chilled cast-iron billet, Parkerized for trouble-free break-in, stroker-clearanced out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMatched lifters:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 phosphate-treated 28mm convex-face lifters in heat-treated 4130 chromoly, matched to the GT-7 lobe taper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCNC cam gear:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-machined T6 aluminum cam gear for accurate timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Grade 8 hardware, timing card, and assembly lube included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRace profile:\u003c\/b\u003e maximum lift, designed for 1.4:1 rockers — strip and competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfile:\u003c\/b\u003e GT-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eValve lift:\u003c\/b\u003e .538\" @ 1.4:1 rocker ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCam lift (gross):\u003c\/b\u003e .384\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvertised duration:\u003c\/b\u003e 295°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e camshaft, 8 lifters, cam gear, Grade 8 hardware, timing card, assembly lube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 77-3101-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924305463\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit?\u003c\/b\u003e The GT-7 cam, 8 matched phosphate lifters, a T6 aluminum cam gear, Grade 8 hardware, a timing card, and assembly lube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit my engine?\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1, pre-1971 Type 2, and Type 3, 1200–1600cc. Not for 1971+ Type 2 or Type 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need 1.4:1 rockers?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the GT-7's rated lift assumes 1.4:1 rockers; it's a race profile and expects the matching valvetrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat oil should I use?\u003c\/b\u003e A break-in oil with ZDDP\/ZDTP (or an additive), required for any flat-tappet cam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 77-3101-0 (UPC 707924305463).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44777793814643,"sku":"77-3101-0","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/77-3101-0_6-500x357_9b5d4021-260f-4109-9911-8b91f26d815f.jpg?v=1776056822","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-deluxe-gt-7-camshaft-kit-cam-lifters-gear-vw-type-1-2-3","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}