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WIX Racing Filters 51222R High-Efficiency Racing Oil Filter

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WIX Racing Filters

<h3>A Filtration Legacy Built on the Racetrack</h3><p><strong>WIX Racing Filters</strong> is one of the most decorated names in automotive filtration, with a heritage stretching back to 1939 when founders Jack Wicks and Paul Crenshaw began making car filters out of a cotton mill in Gastonia, North Carolina. What started as a modest operation quickly transformed into an industry-changing enterprise. By 1954, WIX engineers had patented the spin-on oil filter — a design so effective it was eventually adopted as original equipment on most passenger vehicles worldwide.</p><p>Today, WIX is part of the MANN+HUMMEL family of brands — a global filtration leader — and manufactures filters across automotive, diesel, agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. The brand's catalog spans over 16,000 products, and its filters are produced across facilities in multiple countries on five continents. What has never changed is the company's core philosophy: build premium filters that exceed performance demands, regardless of the application.</p><h3>From Grassroots Racing to NASCAR's Pinnacle</h3><p>WIX's involvement in motorsports is not merely a marketing exercise — it is a proven engineering laboratory. WIX engineers work directly alongside racing professionals to refine filter designs under the most punishing conditions imaginable: extreme heat, high RPMs, relentless vibration, and abrasive dirt and debris. This real-world validation feeds directly back into the products that everyday drivers rely on.</p><p>That dedication to racing has earned remarkable trust at the highest levels of competition. WIX Filters are used by the vast majority of cars in the NASCAR Cup Series, as well as teams in the Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series. The brand has also served as the preferred filter of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and is a national sponsor of the NTPA — the premier sanctioning body for truck and tractor pulling. From drag strips to dirt ovals and off-road courses, WIX Racing Filters are engineered to keep engines alive where others might fail.</p><h3>A Complete Racing Filtration Lineup</h3><p>The WIX Racing product lineup covers every critical filtration need for competition and high-performance vehicles. <a href="/1320-wix-racing-filters-air-filter-6192">WIX Racing Air Filters</a> are designed to deliver consistent, unrestricted airflow to demanding racing engines — helping them breathe freely under full-throttle conditions. <a href="/1320-wix-racing-filters-engine-oil-filter-5340">WIX Racing Engine Oil Filters</a> are engineered to protect engines operating at extreme RPMs and temperatures, ensuring clean oil circulation when it matters most. For machines that rely on hydraulic systems — from off-road equipment to heavy-duty tow vehicles — <a href="/1320-wix-racing-filters-hydraulic-filter-18421">WIX Hydraulic Filters</a> bring the same filtration expertise to fluid power systems.</p><p>Even drivers who focus on everyday performance recognize the value of a <a href="/1320-wix-racing-filters-cabin-air-filter-6832">WIX Cabin Air Filter</a>, which keeps the interior air clean and free of contaminants — an often-overlooked but important maintenance item. And protecting fuel injection systems from debris and particulates is the job of <a href="/1320-wix-racing-filters-fuel-filter-6200">WIX Fuel Filters</a>, engineered to maintain clean fuel delivery to high-performance engines.</p><h3>Why Racers and Enthusiasts Trust WIX</h3><ul style="list-style:disc"><li>Over 85 years of filtration innovation with deep motorsports roots</li><li>Filters validated by working with more than 25 professional racing teams</li><li>US patent holder for the racing air filter design</li><li>Part of MANN+HUMMEL, a global OEM-grade filtration leader</li><li>Products meet ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001:2015 quality standards</li><li>Covers stock car, dirt track, drag racing, off-road, and tractor pull applications</li></ul><p>Whether you're chasing lap times or simply want race-proven protection in your daily driver, WIX Racing Filters represents a brand built not on marketing promises, but on decades of verified performance under the most extreme conditions motorsport can offer.</p>

Part Number

51222R
09/13/2036 10:16 AM
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$25.50

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Product Details

The WIX Racing Filters 51222R is a high-efficiency endurance spin-on oil filter specifically designed for racing applications. This professional-grade filter features enhanced cellulose media rated at 75 CFM Frazier airflow, providing superior filtration efficiency to trap smaller contaminants while maintaining optimal oil flow to your high-performance engine.

Key Specifications:

  • Thread Size: 1-1/2-12
  • Height: 6.21 inches
  • Outside Diameter: 4.6 inches
  • Bypass Valve Setting: 18-22 PSI
  • Maximum Flow Rate: 28 GPM
  • Filtration Rating: 61 microns
  • No anti-drainback valve (racing configuration)

Racing-Grade Construction Features:

  • Heavy-walled canister withstands extreme burst pressures up to 500 PSI
  • High-temperature nitrile baseplate gasket tolerates racing temperatures up to 300?F
  • Zinc chromate-plated baseplate provides corrosion resistance and low surface friction
  • Spiral-wound steel center tube delivers maximum collapse strength and enhanced flow pattern
  • Metal end caps prevent element bypass and ensure structural integrity
  • Wire-backed media provides stable base for consistent filtration under extreme conditions

Important: This filter is designed exclusively for racing applications and is not intended for street use. The WIX 51222R provides 45% more dirt-trapping capacity than standard filters, making it the ideal choice for competitive motorsports where engine protection is critical.

Products specifications

Height

6.210

Outer Diameter Top

4.600

Anti-Drain Back Valve

No

Class

B

California Proposition 65

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Media Material

Enhanced Cellulose

Inner Diameter Top

Closed

Style

Spin-On Lube Filter

Duty Type

LD

Flow Rate

28 GPM

Thread Size

1 1/2-12

Bypass Relief Valve Setting

18-22

Nice

VERY EASY

Online it didnt say anything about the tires being tube type which woulda been nice to know instead of finding out after i got the tires.

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good, but would like something that tells you whats the cut off time for over night shipping

Comparable pricing, fast trackable shipping.

Autoplicity gave me no hassles ever, the price dropped on the product I ordered and I just contacted BuySafe and received the difference quickly. Order was shipped same day. I will buy them over and over again! Thank you Autoplicity.

I did get the order and it was on time . how ever it was not what I need .I did not order the right thing and I send it back . they was very helpful and I was happy with them . steve

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