I took a similar approach with my fuel pump, secondary fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator. They are mounted on a heavy aluminum plate that tucks up between two frame rails. This serves to keep them away from any heat source and makes them very easy to access. My feeling is, the less "stuff" in the engine compartment, the better!
By the way, the fuel pump I'm using is the tried and true Bosch "044". It's cheap, available everywhere, quiet and easily supplies enough fuel for 650 Hp.