my car isnt running right

1991 DODGE DAYTONA
4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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DIEINBREED89
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i have a 91 dodge daytona shelby in neutral it has slow and weak pick up but when the turbo spools up at about 5 grand and u let off it lets out a really loud backfire and it has no power on the road
Mar 8, 2011 at 8:25 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for major vacuum leaks, timing, fuel pump pressure, and for tune up. I don't know the mileage, but if it is high, you may want to check compression. (make sure the timing belt is good too)
Apr 6, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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