97 Civic LX [5spd] - engine loses power and 'chokes' ?

[xero_xero]

when the car is in neutral, do the rpms surge?

when you try to rev the car, does it redline or does it limit its sellf befor that point?

what is the mileage on the car?

when was the last time you service the throttle body?

replaced the air filter?

had any recent ENGINE SPECIFIC service done to it?

[rednobodyv]

when the car is in neutral, do the rpms surge?
No

when you try to rev the car, does it redline or does it limit its sellf befor that point?
It revs fine even to redline

what is the mileage on the car?
~155000

when was the last time you service the throttle body?
Not sure, had a tune up awhile ago, do not know what that consisted of tho

replaced the air filter?
Same time as the tuneup about 2 months ago

had any recent ENGINE SPECIFIC service done to it?
None