What oil filter brands flow the highest?

[LateArrivalforLSU]

I'm running a bypass filter so fine filtration on a full flow doesn't interest me. I'm more concerned with a QUALITY filter that flows a lot of volume.

The filter is for a 5.9 HO Cummins Turbo Diesel. TIA.

 

[Gary Allan]

The WIX for the 5.9 is rated @ 12-16 gpm ..as are most for that engine, or so I would reason. You can go to a XE

Part Number: 51607
UPC Number: 765809516076
Principal Application: Cummins 5.9L "B" Series Eng, Dodge PU w/Diesel Eng. (86-02), Various HD Equip. (For High Efficiency Fluted Version Use 57620XE).
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 6.987
Outer Diameter Top: 3.670
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 1-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Beta Ratio: 2/20=17/27
Burst Pressure-PSI: 350
Max Flow Rate: 12-16 GPM
Nominal Micro Rating: 17

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.834 2.462 0.255

Part Number: 57620XE
UPC Number: 765809526204
Principal Application: Extra Efficiency Version Of 57620 - Has Fluted Can (can use in place of 51607)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper/Glass
Height: 7.000
Outer Diameter Top: 3.690
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 1-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Beta Ratio: 2/20=14/25
Burst Pressure-PSI: 378
Max Flow Rate: 12-15 GPM
Nominal Micro Rating: 14

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.830 2.440 0.225

Part Number: 57620
UPC Number: 765809576209
Principal Application: Dodge Pickups w/ 5.9L Cummins Diesel, "B" Series Eng. (03-06) (Fluted Version Of 51607) (High Efficiency Fluted Version is 57620XE)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 6.945
Outer Diameter Top: 3.681
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 1-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Beta Ratio: 2/20=20/30
Max Flow Rate: 12-15 GPM
Nominal Micro Rating: 20

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.835 2.461 0.170


But ..as long as you're not peaked in pressure ..they all look the same to the flow

 

[dwendt44]

Usually, you give up filter efficiency for increased flow.
I think K&N has a high flow rate; it's only rated at 90% efficiency.

 

[Gary Allan]

You've got to rationalize flow potential. It's all a matter of if you're in relief or not. If you are ..then the filter can add some resistance ..and therefore reduce flow. If you're not ..then it doesn't matter what filter you use. 10gpm is 10gpm whether it's through a capillary or the main artery. The oil just moves faster through the pores. The engine is the biggest resistance to oil flow that your pump will ever see.

 

[TallPaul]

Check with Fleetguard on flow rates, but the flows Gary gives for the Wix look pretty good.

 

[T-Keith]

According to the Grease study. The best flowing medias were K&N, Purolator, Donaldson, and I think Hastings.