Vvt lock or not

Just finishing putting back together a 5.7 Hemi from a 2012 ram. Basically stock except for 392 cam and removed dod lifters and deleted solenoids. My question is is it necessary to lock the cam phaser if not using variable cam timing. It looks like there is a spring that keeps the phaser in position until acted opon by oil pressure. Since I haven't decided what system I will be using to run this engine. It would nice to have the option to use it or not without pulling the timing cover. Plus I be installing this engine in a 4spd Duster and was concerned about shift shock if not locked and solenoid not active. Any help or opinions appreciated