Thanks for the input ( & engine eye candy!

), Mark. Also thanks to those who were kind enough to NOT post how I have my regulator plumbed wrong. Got a PM from a member pointing out that I should have two -8 lines running into the sides of the regulator and the -8 return to the tank on the bottom of the regulator (see engine pic in my initial post). How embarrassing!
What is everyone doing in terms of fuel line type from the tank up to the engine compartment? I have nylon braided hose (as you see in the picture) from Jegs or somewhere similar. I thought I read on the forum that this will produce a gas smell no matter how tight I've got the fitting? What's the best way to plumb it to the front? Rigid stainless steel lines?
Rob