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The VE engine is a 3.0 L V6 piston engine from Nissan. It is a derivative of the Nissan VG engine and was only used for a few years. This motor has an iron block, aluminum cylinder heads with 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing on the intake camshafts, coil on plug ignition, and an available variable intake manifold.

A major difference between the VE and VG30DE engines is the heads. The low underhood clearance on the 92 -94 Maxima demanded a special head to be developed with 30°, rather than 46°, between the valves. Lack of space also demanded a redesigned camshaft drive system, so a special chain drive was developed. However, the block is basically the same for both motors.

VE30DE

The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VE30DE produces 190 hp (142 kW) at 5600rpm and 190 ft.lbf (258 Nm) at 4000rpm. This motor redlines at 6500rpm. It was built from July, 1991 through March, 1994.

It is used in the following vehicles:

• 1992-1994 Nissan Maxima SE

See also

• List of Nissan engines

Part of the Nissan series
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