running out of breath in the 1/4 mile

allright, so here are some thoughts so far, ill see if I can replace the filter (I have another one, I just never bothered to properly plumb it in) with one that screws right into the fuel line
then replace the bras hose barb with a aluminum one (that one I found kicking around at my job, who knows what the application was, air pipe most likely) I'm not saying that the brass barb is bad. You need to check the I.D.

then, replace the rubber fuel line with EFI line?
whats the difference? EFI is thick wall, and good for mega-pressure. It will not collapse under suction.

do you guys think there is any gain to be made if I replace the section of steel fuel line on the pressure side of the pump with 3/8th? By itself,No

I'm actually considering making a braided AN-6 fuel line, which runs from the fuel pump to the filter, any thoughts on that? Save your money, go steel.If you can only do one, It is better to get the supply side up to speed than the pressure side.The supply side starts inside the tank, with the sender