Fancy fuel tank - worth it? Hot Rod City Garage

Went and got the RobbMc 1/2" sending unit instead of the H.R.C.G. tank. Part arrived today, looks well made at first glance and comparing it to the original part makes the OE piece look downright prehistoric. Came with -8 AN fittings already installed which allows me to run my spiffy Russell hose from the tank to the frame.

You know, I just couldn't wrap my head around spending over $550 on a fuel tank which in my mind adds very little in the way of performance or even functionality. The more I thought about it, the improved pickup will accomplish the job of fuel delivery better (obviously?) than a tank itself. H.R.C.G. unfortunately does not offer an improved pickup/sender design with their tanks, they give you a generic one. Maybe they should... Plus, the need to cut the filler tube adds further complexity. Not a lot really, but enough to have to put some thought into how to make it happen.

I really liked the idea of an aluminum tank, kinda like a 'better mouse trap'. Ultimately though, the cost vs. value of the tank compared to the sender just didn't add up for me, I felt like difference in money could be better spent elsewhere in the car. Holy crap, I used restraint!

Hope this thing works. Report to come.