Car doesn't want to rev!

[Kracka]

Fix what you know is wrong before anything else. Get up to an auto parts store and buy a timing light or find someone to borrow one from. If that doesn't work check your plugs and wires, after that do a boost leak check. Check out that crackling sound too, DSM's make lots of weird noises when first put in the "ON" position, but if it continues more than a second or two you have some issues. Like noted above, also confirm your ECU is good.