Few ideas
Might be a Catalyst or baffle in the exhaust system breaking up and blocking exhaust gases.
When the engine is running check pressure of exhaust gas at the back box – just wave a hand NEAR outlet. Check again when the car is running properly. If there’s stronger pressure in the latter case then failure of cat / baffle is the cause.
OR
Take it to an exhaust repair place and ask them to check
Also might be problem with torque converter on auto box
Maurice
February 2010