text: This engine was used in the following vehicle(s):
  1990-1996 Infiniti Q45,  at 6,000 rpm,  at 4,000 rpm
  1990-2002 Nissan President,  at 5,600 rpm,  at 4,000 rpm
  The VH45DE became a relatively popular engine swap for other platforms due to being low cost to source and also able to be adapted to a Nissan manual transmission when using an aftermarket adapter plate. The VH45DE is also used in a variety of motorsports ranging from drifting to drag racing, boat racing, and dirt track sprint cars (Australia and New Zealand).
  VH41DE
  The VH41DE is a  V8 that was based on the VH45DE. The bore of  remained but the stroke was shortened to . Power output for this smaller engine is  at 5600 rpm and  at 4000 rpm.
  The VH41DE also used a double row timing chain, compared to the VH45DE that used a single row timing chain. Its alternator is also located at the top of the engine which creates an overall narrower engine package which can be handy in engine conversions where it may otherwise foul on the chassis rails.
  The  VH41DE was used in the following vehicles:
  1997-2001 Infiniti Q45 ,
  1992-1996 Nissan Leopard, ,
  1991-1996 Nissan Cima FY32, ,
  1996-2001 Nissan Cima FY33, ,