Evening fella.
You should really give the car a full stage zero from the off - sound like some of it may have already been done - but I'd still take it all apart again and check fitment / quality of parts used. You'd be surprised how wrong some folk get it.
Re boost, or lack of: check VAC lines and routing, check intercooler and charge pipework for splits/cracks - particularly at clamping points - then change the TCV ( boost control solenoid) it'll almost certainly be the original and often overlooked.
You also mention the turbo is new - check that the wastgate is set to release at the correct Psi- you'll need a mitivac or similar to check - and adjust rod length to suit boost pressure that you want to hold.
Also check hot side connections of new turbo- loose manifold studs or a wapping big crack in the manifold will knacker boost generation- escaping gasses- as will poor fitment to the downpipe (reducing backpressure,.although this would be less noticeable).
I'll dig out some factory settings info & post it up shortly.
Glad you tracked down your unicorn. Welcome to the R club.
Cheers Morgan
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