CoasTek240

Ok, i just purchased a 93 civic hatch with a b18b in it.
I've driven a few of my friends modded hondas in the past, and ive always noticed they have a tiny bit of bogging/slugging @ lower rpm in 1st sometimes a lil in second, depending. but primarily i thought that a b18 would be pretty peppy as in the lower gears. but, i have a huge problem.
working the clutch and giving it plenty of gas can get it to act normal, almost. but if your trying to drive in a daily driving situation, it bogs so bad.
i've had my car compression tested, i dont know what the deal is?
it almost feels as if i'm running the car without a filter or something. it seems like it could be vacuum problem. i dunno. i'm going to take the car to a mechanic friend this sat. but i'd like to hear any suggestions you can give me. i appreciate it. thanx in advance.

CHAHONDA

sounds like your timing could be a tad off. cam timing or ignition timing could do that

CoasTek240

well thats a possiblility, i'm thinking of running it up to my friends shop to check out the timing, and generally look around to see what he can ind is up with it. thank in advance

MerF

It's fine...you have no torque.

CoasTek240

yeah, you didnt have to tell me that, it's a honda. plus i know i've been driving it. my other car is a 240, so its a huge change as far as the power curve. thanx for the insight, but what do i expect from a supra-owner anyways... lol

j/j nice car!

sk8rmike

set the ign. timing back to stock. probably your distributor is really retarded. if it bogs really bad in the lower rpm band...but picks up well in the higher rpms...it's timing like chahonda said.

"SI"ngle Cam

What size are your rims? If you got big ass wheels and no torque it's gonna take a little to get it spinnin

Anti-rice71

i have a LS b18a and when i first got the car i put a cold air on it b/c it was all i could afford and it used to bog bad now that i have DC-S header highflow cat and a magnaflow with 2.5inch pipe it does not bog AT ALL but car still bogs bad with A/C on which i dont use anyways

CoasTek240

damn man. well i'm going to get my timing set properly as well as adjust my valves. and throw on some new spark plugs. if that doesnt do it, i'm going to have to just get a fucking jackson racing supercharger... lol....