I belive you normaly disconnect the vvt when replacement cams/cam shafts are put in, yes. But you also loose your low down torque which the 4age isnt exactly known for having in the first place. Also not really worth it with out aftermarket ecu.
Isn't VVT part of the ECU? I'd assume that when you replace the cams, the OEM ECU wouldn't be able to get things right and would need to be replaced with an aftermarket unit. I don't think there are many that support VVT are there?
Motorsport is like sex. You could take it to track and have a long, enjoyable session, or you could take it to the strip and get it over with in less than 20 seconds.