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HOLY WHERE IS THIS OIL COMING FROM, HELP

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Glad you seem to have found your culprit. I am rather surprised you you did not find the oil/water goo around your valve cover vents and under the oil cap. I am sure that is what also likely clogged the PCV. Here is an example:
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This issue also was caused from the change in weather (winter). Like your mechanic/machinist told you, it is moisture/condensation. If this is a car you drive during the winter, give the car plenty of time to warm up before you drive it. I would recommend not driving the car if your trip is less than 15 minutes so that the moisture can be purged.

Some suggestions for your next steps:

  • Keep your threads on-topic.
  • Create a profile for your car being sure to list all the modifications made to your car. This way other members don't have to play 20 questions for each thread.
  • Explore the ECMtuning site to become more familiar with the resources found there for dialing in your idle, cruise, and WOT. You can also find helpful resources/links here: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/helpful-links.443307/
  • When/if you decide to ask advice on your tune, post in the tuning forum on this site, review this thread first: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/wa...r-receive-no-replies-from-the-wisemen.443297/
  • I HIGHLY suggest you stay out of boosting until the car is at operating temperature.
  • I HIGHLY suggest you disable the antilag feature from the way you are currently utilizing it.
  • If you do not already know this, ensure you re-torque the head studs after a few heat cycles.
  • Solder/shrink tube wire connections instead of using butt connectors.
 

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Glad you seem to have found your culprit. I am rather surprised you you did not find the oil/water goo around your valve cover vents and under the oil cap. I am sure that is what also likely clogged the PCV. Here is an example:
You must be logged in to view this image or video.


This issue also was caused from the change in weather (winter). Like your mechanic/machinist told you, it is moisture/condensation. If this is a car you drive during the winter, give the car plenty of time to warm up before you drive it. I would recommend not driving the car if your trip is less than 15 minutes so that the moisture can be purged.

Some suggestions for your next steps:

  • Keep your threads on-topic.
  • Create a profile for your car being sure to list all the modifications made to your car. This way other members don't have to play 20 questions for each thread.
  • Explore the ECMtuning site to become more familiar with the resources found there for dialing in your idle, cruise, and WOT. You can also find helpful resources/links here: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/helpful-links.443307/
  • When/if you decide to ask advice on your tune, post in the tuning forum on this site, review this thread first: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/wa...r-receive-no-replies-from-the-wisemen.443297/
  • I HIGHLY suggest you stay out of boosting until the car is at operating temperature.
  • I HIGHLY suggest you disable the antilag feature from the way you are currently utilizing it.
  • If you do not already know this, ensure you re-torque the head studs after a few heat cycles.
  • Solder/shrink tube wire connections instead of using butt connectors.

LOL thanks for the info and rookie picture ahahaha ROFL
 
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