Could this sound that you’re interpreting as a backfire actually be a rattle, like as in pinging? If so you may have a malfunctioning EGR system. The EGR system allows a wee bit of inert exhaust gas to mix in with the intake air and displace a bit of oxygen, preventing the cylinders from getting too hot and pinging under load.
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