Nissan VK engine
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The VK engine (formerly known as the ZH) is a V8 piston engine from Nissan. It is an aluminum DOHC 4-valve design with variable valve timing. It also features a variable intake system and an optional direct injection fuel system.
The VK is based on Nissan's VQ V6 rather than the VH V8 used in previous Q45/Cima models. Changes include titanium valves and aluminium lifters. The 4.5 L engine uses a 93 mm bore and 82.7 mm stroke and a 90° bank angle.
VK45DE
The 4.5 L (4494 cc) VK45DE was introduced in 2002 and is built in Yokohama, Japan. Bore is 93 mm and stroke is 82.7 mm. Output is 340 hp (254 kW) at 6400 RPM with 333 ft.lbf (451 Nm) of torque at 4000 RPM. It has an aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. It uses SFI fuel injection, has 4 valves per cylinder with VVT and features forged steel connecting rods, a one-piece cast camshaft, and an unusual nylon intake manifold.
This engine is used in the following vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Infiniti Q45, 340 hp
- 2004- Infiniti FX45, 315 hp
- 2004- Infiniti M45, 335 hp
- 2004- Nissan President , 280 hp (limited)
- 2004- Nissan Fuga , 333 hp
- 2004- Nissan Cima , 280 hp (limited)
VK45DD
The 4.5 L VK45DD adds a direct injection fuel system. It produces 280 hp. The 280 hp are limited. This engine is a gentlemen's agreement, that say, that cars should not have more than 280 hp
This engine is used in the following vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Nissan Cima (Japan)
- 2002-2004 Nissan Maxima (Australia)
VK56DE
The VK56DE is a 5.6 L (5552 cc) version built in Decherd, TN. Bore is 98 mm and stroke is 92 mm. Output is 305 hp (227 kW) at 4900 RPM with 375 to 390 ft.lbf (509-522 Nm) of torque at 3600 RPM.
Applications:
- Nissan Armada, 305 hp
- Nissan Titan, 305 hp
- Infiniti QX56, 315 hp
See also
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