Hey guys I'm new here and to the Honda scene. i just picked up a 1993 Integra with the b18 non-vtec and a 5spd. My first question is how do I tell if its an ls, gs, or rs? Also I noticed that it bogs really bad below 3500rpm. I take off and have to floor the gas and it barely moves until it hits 3500. I have a bad exhaust leak so I ordered headers-back (why not lol), do you think the exhaust leak could cause such a terrible reduction in power and torque? I have to wait for a big gap to pull out into traffic because it just barely moves at low rpm. I know Hondas aren't known for their torque but my car is extra gutless down low, although it still pulls hard up top. thanks for any help.

 

It sounds to me that you either have a bad plug wire or two or possibly your timming is off a touch. My DA also did this just not as bad. It was falling on its face around 2k and wouldn't come out of it until like 3k. Needed a tune up and the timming needed to be reset.

 

i replaced the plugs and the wires were just replaced before i got the car. ill check the timing though. how do i tell what trim my car is though? lol

 

Go to the CarFax website and enter your VIN. It will tell you the trim.