Subscribed and may the force be with you.
In answer your question about air filtering, I'd try to find one of these to fit your cone holder:
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/eaau.aspx
I wonder if since you have an SAS if you couldn't just keep the 5VZFE oil pan and dip stick?
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Dale
93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.
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