Vvt lock or not

Edsrt said
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

Well after not working and then illness finally got the Hemi running in my Duster. Spending more money than I wanted to for Intake manifold,fuel system, hydraulic clutch, dash and engine wiring harness plus megasquirt Hemi gold box. Also waiting for the Mopar performance valve springs that I ordered back in March. Finally started it up this week after some finagling with the ECU setup she fired up ,idled with good oil pressure and revs without hesitation. Still some tuning to do and need to finish the exhaust system,brake system and the rest of the might as well items such as rebuild front suspension, replace carpet and batteries. Still have not turned on vvt yet properly will wait until car is back on the Road . Can't wait.