yes the filter is needed. you can adapt to the steel lines with a AN to tube adapter fitting. i just ran new -6 hose
1982 c10 lsx swaped, NP tuned, true duals, 4:11s, trutrac, e-fans, CAI
Sp you ran factory 87 lines? Mine are from an 81 on the opposite side of the truck for the carb.
lechez71 what brand/part number lines did you use and adapters?