1ZZ Massacre

hey guys! New to engine building and tuning. Using an 01 Spyder to learn with since the 1zz is plentiful and cheap (relatively). Tuning with an EMU Classic.

Engine 1 (Original) - Installed EMU and made my first map. Played around with NA tuning. It ran well for about a year driven daily while I gathered parts. I was able to get the car to factory MPG, and stock drivability. I even drove out of state for a drift event. Everything was fantastic and I should have left it alone. Installed updated pistons to fix the notorious oil consumption issue. Installed a Pulsar GT28, 550cc injectors, IAC, flat response knock sensor, 50mm BOV, air to air intercooler, mac valve, lightweight flywheel, and 6 puck clutch. Retuned the car and went through break in. After break in, optimized for 8psi (road tuned, conservative timing). Car ran well so I increased to 10 psi. This boost level was fun so I increased to 12psi. Knowing full well that I was getting into dangerous waters, I went to 14psi. Did a few pulls and was pleased. Decided to do one more pull before heading home and windowed the block.

Edit* - Able to salvage the crankshaft. I got extremely lucky that it was spared. 0 scoring or scratches. Wasn't expecting it to be ok. Rod #1 Snapped in half. Rod #4 bent. 1&4 pistons broken (Knocking..? didn't hear knock in my knock ears nor see any from the EMU. Maybe exceeded the mechanical limits?) Other two rods and pistons look fine, but I don't trust them.

Engine 2 - purchased with Rod knock cyl 3. Going to attempt a full rebuild. Disassembled and sent to the machine shop. The shop is backed up so its taking longer than expected. I was hoping to have it back together by December, looks like that is not going to happen.

Crank Shaft out of spec. overheated rod #3. Using crank from engine number one. waiting on machine shop.

Engine 3 - purchased with Rod knock cyl 1. disassembled and ready to go to the machine shop. This engine came with a free transmission.

Crank shaft out of spec. Sourcing another crank.

Engine 4 - Celica engine. In the process of pulling the engine and found cyl 3 rod peaking through the block. Couldn't see the damage when I purchased the car. Unfortunately someone ruined this engine before I did.. Not devastated since the car came with a free 2zz.

Engine 5 - 2ZZ - lowest priority engine. This will probably be the last engine I use. Unverified BHG. Cam with an extra head.

Edit* Engine 6 - Free high mileage engine. Cleaned clogged oil drains on pistons, no scoring on cam journals or crank, engine still within spec, great compression cold/hot, little variation between cyl. Currently in the vehicle @ 9PSI. Road tuned, will hit the dyno once engine #2 is ready as a back up. Runs very well. Not burning oil.

Tuning equipment: Thinkpad E15, LM-2, Phormula KS Pro. EMU Classic

I've had a lot of fun so far and learned so much. Can't wait to get engine number 2 on the dyno. looking forward to to some track days too once the weather warms up.

Edit* looking forward to setting up VVTI. I've messed with it road tuning, but felt like I wasn't able to get the results I want without a dyno. Timing is another issue. I'm far from optimized.

Thanks for reading