Looking for Tips on building a fuel system

Very good information in the discussion. I have ordered a good pump for my purpose I think. I ordered the Carter 4600hp from summit. I will mount it in the same location as the original electric pump, back near the tank. I am removing the Carter mechanical pump.

Now I have to figure out my fuel line size. I was thinking 1/2 from the tank to the pump and 3/8 hard line to the carburetor lines. I will have to run new hard line as I believe the factory line is 5/16. The pump outlet size is 3/8 NPT. What kind of good fuel filter would you recommend and where would you mount it? Before or after the pump? would you plumb an inline filter or get a fancy spin on canister set up that you mount on a frame rail? Anyone run no filter at all? but don't worry I will be reusing it on another car I plan to start putting together that will be closer to stock.