Car bogs as soon as turbo starts spooling

Tiny
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  • 1997 EAGLE TALON
  • 156,000 MILES
Ok I have a 97 talon tsi turbo fwd it idles great. But when you are driving its awful as soon as hits 2500 rpms it starts sputtering and won't gain any boost I have to shift at 2300rpm every gear to prevent sputtering I am just lost on this one please help me
Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 AT 8:45 PM

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Tiny
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Scan for codes and check fuelpressure first
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 AT 7:08 AM
Tiny
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Ok I know how to scan codes but how do I test fuel pressure? And thanks for response
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 AT 7:22 AM
Tiny
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Most major auto parts rent the gauge and adapters ifyou need it.
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 AT 7:24 AM
Tiny
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Ok awesome ill check into it and let ya know what I find out and thanks again
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 AT 7:35 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the help I fixed it was just a huge boost leak thanks again
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Friday, July 12th, 2013 AT 9:53 AM

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