I'm looking for an upsize for the VQ30 in my 1996 Nissan Maxima. The recommended Wix filter Is #57356. I would really like to try the 51128 at 5.2" X 3.66" But am concerned that the flow rating is only 7-9GPM. Does anyone know what a twin overhead cam V6 actually flows through the oil system? Would 9GPM be enough? I also like the higher bypass setting and honestly wouldn't mind none at all, as it never gets below 30*, the typical low is in the 50s, and I run 5W/30. If the flow rate is a big concern I can run the W1344, but at that price I would just as soon run hte stock filter.
Wix 57356 maxima filter
Style:Spin-On Lube
Filter Service:Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 3.402
Outer Diameter Top: 2.685
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20
Burst Pressure-PSI: 363
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21
Wix 51182
Style: Spin-On Lube
Filter service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media
aper
Height: 5.207""
Outer Diameter Top: 3.66"
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 24
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20
Burst Pressure: 350 PSI
Max Flow Rate: 7-9 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21
Wix 57356 maxima filter
Style:Spin-On Lube
Filter Service:Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 3.402
Outer Diameter Top: 2.685
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20
Burst Pressure-PSI: 363
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21
Wix 51182
Style: Spin-On Lube
Filter service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media

Height: 5.207""
Outer Diameter Top: 3.66"
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 24
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20
Burst Pressure: 350 PSI
Max Flow Rate: 7-9 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21