Fuel filter?

Same here. I have a Fram inline metal filter before my Carter electric pump (at back of car).

Then I have a glass inline in the engine compartment (and don't tell me about racing rules, it's not a drag car).It also serves as my flex joint between the motor and frame line (which are 3/8 aluminum).

You definately want some kind of filter installed pre-pump, to keep the crap from damaging it.