what would cause a jdm b16a obdo to smoke a little and run like poo.
i have a brand new distributor, fresh oil change, good coolant level.

check the timing

what color smoke ?

what color smoke ?
the smoke is white

spark, fuel, compression, sensors to name a few.

white smoke is burning water so its either condensation in the exhaust or you headgasket is gone

Sounds like a head gasket to me too.

white smoke is burning water so its either condensation in the exhaust or you headgasket is gone

i agree, headgasket. your coolent level might be okay but drain it to make sure that oil and coolent isnt mixing.