help? engine breaks up when in boost

Skadaloz

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just got done swapping in a jdm 7mgte motor, everything is fine but when i go to boost it it just breaks up like it just hit a brick wall...it wasnt doing it the 1st couple time i boosted it but now it does...also getin code 51 and the light next to the temp gauge(looks like a building), what is it it stays on...
is it leaking boost? any help would help
 

suprahero

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You've probably blown off an intercooler pipe or hose. The building is actually a radiator and you're low on coolant.
Make sure to check all of your couplings and vacuum lines. You may have something wrong with your TPS causing the code 51.