Why do different platforms that share the VQ35 call for different oil filters.

Like the 350Z vs. the I35 vs. Pathfinder

For example in a K&N oil filter the Z uses the HP-1008 and I35 uses HP-1010 which is a bigger oil filter.

Any idea on this?

 

Don't know. I personally go up to the nissan titan filters since I do long range oil changes with synthetic but its a personal preference.

On the eclipse nonturbo, 95-99 model, they share the same filter as a dodge viper, same size and everything.

 

You can use the bigger filters if you want.

 

the 1010 filter works just fine on the Z.

 

vq30 oil filters can also work with vq35 oil filters =]