So since Mazda failed to diagnose and my regular mechanic is not too familiar with turbo's, I took it to a new shop my friend who sold me the car recommended. I explained my issue, told him what I thought were the possible issues. He confirmed yesterday, that I need a new wastegate. He said the turbo is fine, all the vac lines are good and connected. He's calling Mazda to get a price on a wastegate as he recommends keeping it OEM since I don't have any heavy mod's and don't plan to do any.
If I purchase from ATP can you provide a link cause I'm a tard and having trouble finding the one I need. This was as far as I got and I'm either blind or don't see one for our GT25 turbo:
http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=tp&Category_Code=VMSP
Otherwise I found this OEM one:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/263184830/Garrett_OEM_MAZDASPEED_Protege_Updated_Adjustable.html
If anyone can recommend a website to purchase a wastegate from please do... The OEM one is pricey.. and I have a feeling Mazda will charge me $$$ for the OEM from them. Any help is appreciated as I'm trying to fix this car and sell asap.