Help Me Build a Fuel System

[AintQik]

Oh my head hurts! I need to put a fuel system together and I'm trying to use my tank and existing line. I have a Rick's tank with a feed and return bung. I already have stainless line run the length of the car with barbs on each end. Its a 468 with around 450 horse N/A. I'd like to ditch the mech pump but I don't really do a lot of carb builds so I'm scratching my head and wading through the interweb expert testimionials. Its in a 67 Camaro that is about as clean as they get so I'd also like to put as few holes in the car as possible. Not oppoesed to spending money, but no need to spend a fortune if a few hundred bucks will get it done. So, I'd like to hear any opinions on:
1. Should I run a return system? I can get a return regulator which would cause me to have to run another line all the way back to the tank, or I could get a return pump which has a return line built in it. That would minimize running new lines.
2. Should I try and flare my stainless (holy hell on wheels) or just run good hose and clamps? May limit my pump selection but I think I can get barbs that fit where AN goes. Or should I dump the stainless line all together. I hate braided fuel line though, if you don't spend a lot of money you get crap that eventually stinks up the garage.
3. Pump? I know this may be tough.
4. Filter? I don't really need the Prostock look so an inline log type would be good enough. Although it may challenge me to try and get something to fit in the inner rear frame rail and still utilize the stainless line.

Anyway, any input would be appreciated. I've really go no experience to lean on and don't know what setup to buy. The car is originally a mech style pump. Won't be going fuel injected for a bit on this car.

[cars4one]

Since you will be ditching the mechanical fuel pump, I would choose the Holley 110 GPH "Blue" Electric Fuel Pump With Regulator
PART #: 12-802-1. You can view it here http://www.holley.com/12-802-1.asp.

Kevin

[Chevelle598bb]

I used an aeromotive street/strip pump on my 630hp 468 BBC I had in my Chevelle. That pump worked flawless. It was also quiet and lasted a very long time. I don't recommend the holley blue pumps because I have had quite a few fail on me. I ran 10 an line from the tank to the pump, then 8 an from the pump to the fuel log, on the other end of the fuel log was a Barry grant bypass regulator and 8 an line back to the tank. I set the fuel pressure one time and never had to change it because the set up was so efficient. The pump is good for around 700hp na.

[AintQik]

Thanks guys!

[Bryce]

I have a BG225 pump with a bypass regulator right at the pump. I set this to 13psi and goes back to the tank. This has more potential to heating up the fuel but also has less fuel line under the car. Then I have a dead head regulator near the carb that is set at 7psi. I like the idea of having eh regulator after the card fuel log. This will increase the response time of the system.

[JustinB]

Not a fan of the Holley "Blue" pump. I tend to stick with Aeromotive stuff now, but a good old Malory 110 or 140 pump will get the job done. My question is, why do you want to ditch the mechanical pump? A good mechanical pump can easily feed that 450hp big block.

[AintQik]

Probably because I have a much bigger motor for it in the near future and I'm worried about the life expectancy of the pump. It worked before I tore it down, but looks to be 10 years old. If I'm going to buy something new, I figure the electric might be the way to go and set it up this go-round.