Don't JB weld it, the wastegate arm needs to be able to rotate in the hole in the arm. There's supposed to be a C clip holding it in place.

 

What he^^ said. You can find the clips in almost any hardware store. Or use some sort of wire to hold it on.
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Thx for the feedback Keith. Nothing like having the vendor of your kit post to your own install thread haha.

I did notice the c-clip was missing. Ran to autozone got one that fit and snapped it on. Works fine now.

I'm going to guess I'm putting down around 170-180, whatever it takes to pull a car on a basically stock 06 350z Can't wait until bigger injectors

 

Congrats. Another nice turbo Miata on the road.

 

Lookin' good! I like how the intercooler looks in there!

 

Congrats man, looking good! If you're enjoying it now, just wait til you give it more boost!

 

hey just out of curiosity how long did it take you from start to finish??

 

Just to install it was two days worth of work, so about 16 hrs. Never installed a turbo and neither has my friends who helped me. Ive got unknown hours put into tuning though lol. Still has its hick-ups :(. FM claims 12hrs for an install.

 

what takes so long exactly?? i know i might sound like a noob but it really doesnt look like many parts....is it just trying to put **** together or something....? i have fairly good mechanical skills but iv never installed a turbo, just wondering what makes it such a long build.... thanks
slacker

 

Tapping the oil pan correctly and getting the turbo and manifold mounted up. I had to split the turbo and manifold which i wouldnt suggest lol. nor would i suggest taking the elbow outlet off either.

I hit a couple of bumps that cost me trips to autozone, if everything goes smoothly it be done in 10hrs fairly easy with the right tools.

 

Ahem.