2.5l Turbo Shadow Problems

[Hogie]

I have a couple problems with my engine. When I turn on my car, the turbo guage is in the vaccum side at about 20. When I step on the gas, it spools up to about 10 or so and when I shift gears, it goes back down to 20. I want it to stay at zero, and I don't know why this is. And also, when my car is idling and when I'm not speeding up it sounds like the car is backfiring. I really don't know why this is.

[Hogie]

And I forgot to add, when the engine hits 4000-4500 rpm, it seems like the engine stalls, it still runs but it cut out or something.

[turbokid]

Why do you want it to stay at 0? 20 vac at idle is good. Then as you accelerate you should be getting less vac. You shift to a lower rpm and your vac should be back at 20 or so. Have you done a tune up? (plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter etc.) once that is completed come back and tell us if your problem persists.

[Screamin4banger]

Bonjour, bienvenue à turbododge.com.

A little off-topic, but what color is your car?

[Hogie]

It's Red lol

[turbokid]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screamin4banger Bonjour, bienvenue à turbododge.com. A little off-topic, but what color is your car?

BAM problem solved! The color makes all the dif!

[crazymadbastard]

red cars are nothing but trouble! welcome to the board. Check the ecu for codes and check back. Also having a turbo and staying in vacuum can mean the turbo is seized, esp since you cannot rev past 4.5k.