EMPI GT-7 Performance Camshaft for VW Type 1, .538 Lift, 295 Degree

The GT-7 is the largest grind in EMPI's GT camshaft series, aimed at large displacement Type 1 engines that make their power high in the rev range for hot street and off-road competition use. It is ground from a new chilled cast iron billet, Parkerized for break-in and clearanced for stroker cranks, and is designed around 1.4:1 ratio rockers.

Technical Details

• Valve lift: .538 in. with 1.4:1 rockers
• Gross cam lift: .384 in.
• Running duration: 295 degrees
• Duration at .050 in.: 260 degrees
• Lobe centers: 108 degrees
• Material: chilled cast iron billet, Parkerized, stroker clearanced
• Included: grade 8 gear bolts, assembly lube and cam card

Fitment & Compatibility

For air-cooled VW Type 1 engines. EMPI lists it as comparable to the Engle FK8 and recommends new EMPI lifters, part number 21-4300-0, with every new cam. Check lifter-to-case clearance, spring coil bind, retainer-to-guide clearance and piston-to-valve clearance at full lift before final assembly. Performance cams are not legal for sale on pollution controlled vehicles. PMB Performance can help confirm this against your build. We have handled air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche parts for more than 20 years.

GT-7 77-2101-0 cam card and installation instructions (PDF)

Specifications