30 grms is a bit of difference on the rods noice of EA for going the extra mile to source matching rods.
Im re doing my catch can fittings ATM using AN8 fittings on one end and false AN looking hose clamps on the other end
with some braided line.
As for you fuel tank Mudski did an awesome job on his with some POR-15 and that stuff sells its self.
Builds coming along nicely I see, and yes you need the $$$$ when bargains are there, everyone here can tell a story of losing a bargain,
Going VASS seems the right thing to do saves a lot of tissues later on.
This is the first brand new buildd Ive read in a long time, most just slap a 2nd hand motor in and hope .

Forgot did you de-burr the inside of the block??