How high are the RPM's ? You might be bouncing off the rev limiter which takes fuel away.
EDIT: I also just remembered I took out the ram air set up and that may have had something to do with it also. The air hitting the maf may have caused a mismatch. Just a couple of maybe ideas. My back fire is gone and it all started when I dumped the exhaust. Prolly exhaust leak.Check for exhaust leaks.