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Bizarre boost issue, HELP!

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I have never seen this kind of boost issue before. It's not limp mode, and it is totally consistent, no change w restarting car, etc.

It's a 2011 TDI with a Malone stage 2 tune, all emissions deleted.

What happens is there seems to be very little boost until about 2500 rpm, then normal-ish boost from 2500-3500 rpm, then boost drops back off again. No CEL, no change at all w/ restart, unplugging battery, etc. No obvious issue in the engine bay.

Another thing: The turbo makes very odd whooshing sounds now, like the wastegate/bypass is acting up.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks all!
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Any ideas? I used a vac pump and tested vac leakage in wastegate actuator, it seems to hold vacuum...
Any ideas? I used a vac pump and tested vac leakage in wastegate actuator, it seems to hold vacuum...
Well, there is always the easy test to unplug the MAF and see if it runs better.
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