What is the correct oil filter for a Z24 engine?

The engine in this Z24 is the LD9 with the 8th VIN digit the letter T.
Most engines in these are indicated by either the number 4 or the letter F as the 8th digit. I need to know which is the correct oil filter (Fram, for example) for my LD4. I have read that this engine uses a slightly different oil filter than the "4"'s and "F's". I have a possible oil leak issue I am addressing, which could be from the oil filter seal. The current filter is: Service Pro M4006. This was on the car when I first purchased it 700 miles ago and there were no leaks until very recently. It also sounds like there may be a loose timing chain issue developing. Before I go in and look at the chain guides and tensioner and effect necessary repairs if needed, I want to be sure the filter is not part of the problem.
And yes, it does have that 2 second timing chain rattle when you first start the engine, but this rattle now seems to be starting to occur when engine is warmed up. (Could also be valve train.) Unfortunately for me, the LD4's timing chain tensioner cannot be adjusted/replaced without opening the timing chain area. I have been researching and finding different opinions on which oil filter is the correct one, so I've decided to ask the only people who would really know -- 2CarPros. You people rock!
Happy Holidays y'all. I almost forgot, this has a 5-speed manual and is a coupe.
Another question, how can I tell which of the 2 manual transmissions are in it. A VIN check doesn't tell me. VIN 1G1JH12T627132189. Thanks.