I have seen and ran a block(2.3l) that had the crankcase vent hole plugged. I never had an issue with blow by. I have also ran one with the hole unplugged and had serious blow by through a breather and the valve cover breather. I have heard several different theories. So I am asking the brain trust, what is the best way to vent a 2.3 ford ministock engine? The low end rpm would be 68-7200 and high end would be 78-8000 depending on head and cam.