thats right, i forgot you had a 2.0...with my 2.4 I am used to having no tranny braces, as far as the gauge going before the RRFPR, yes that correct, at least thats how I had it set up anyway...since it would give an accurate reading afterwards, I personally use clamps for the return line since there is much less pressure on that side...never had a leak or a problem yet...of course SS is better all around obviously, but fuel injection hose and fuel clamps work