Fuel Line / Pump Questions

[MattPSU]

My new Boyd Welding tank is scheduled to arrive next week and I'm trying to plan the fuel lines for it. I've decided to run stainless steel braided lines. From the tank it's not a problem, but I'm using the stock style fuel pump that's just a flanged connection with a clamp. Can I use the braided lines on that connection along with a clamp? I think one is smaller, so I expect that to be a potential issue as well (3/8" in and 5/16" for the return). Any help/suggestions here is appreciated.

OR...

I started to look into putting an Edelbrock pump on as I plan to replace the Q-Jet with an Edelbrock 1406 and I know it'll run better with the pressure regulated. (I don't really need a new pump as I just replaced it earlier this year but the carb has to go...) So I'll need to drop $100 for their pump, or add a regulator at that point. I'm thinking adding the pump now might be a better idea since it's 3/8" in and out. The problem then becomes the fact that this pump has no return. Do I need a return? Not running a second braided line makes paying $100 for a new pump a lot easier.

Also, should I run a filter between the tank and the pump? Or should it be between the pump and the carb? Or both?

While I'm asking...Are you guys running a shut off valve? Should I add a shut off or not?

Thanks in advance for the help. The knowledge gained from this board is un-measurable! - Matt