My FiST is used only for Rallycross and has suffered internal engine damage. Major blow-by, most likely broken rings in multiple cylinders. Happily it only affects idle (misfire codes) as the turbo seems to make up all the loss under power. I consider the block scrap so I'm continuing to race it until I can't. Seem to be getting full power for now.
Issue is dealing with the blow-by gasses. Last race it pushed the dipstick off the seal and dumped a quart of oil over the engine. I'd like some recommendations of how to deal with that blow-by. If I just vent it to the ground (okay...just dirt) I'll likely lose too much oil. Are there any fittings low enough on the motor that I can ventilate the valve cover to a ventilated can but have the can drain back into the sump? I'd guess some of you modified guys have played around with this stuff. Seems like I ought to do something besides just securing the dip stick. I must have a lot of crap flowing into the intake/turbo systems. The blow-by gasses have to go somewhere. Again...this is a trailer queen. Not a street car...no smog testing etc. I'll have to put an engine in it and all the required stock stuff when it's time to sell it. Or sell it to another racer.
Issue is dealing with the blow-by gasses. Last race it pushed the dipstick off the seal and dumped a quart of oil over the engine. I'd like some recommendations of how to deal with that blow-by. If I just vent it to the ground (okay...just dirt) I'll likely lose too much oil. Are there any fittings low enough on the motor that I can ventilate the valve cover to a ventilated can but have the can drain back into the sump? I'd guess some of you modified guys have played around with this stuff. Seems like I ought to do something besides just securing the dip stick. I must have a lot of crap flowing into the intake/turbo systems. The blow-by gasses have to go somewhere. Again...this is a trailer queen. Not a street car...no smog testing etc. I'll have to put an engine in it and all the required stock stuff when it's time to sell it. Or sell it to another racer.