Keep the GT86 badge, it's cool! And it's probably harder to get it off at this point versus just leaving it.
By exhaust, do you mean stock exhaust? Or an aftermarket exhaust?
The FA20 does make a variety of ticking sounds courtesy of the DI system. However, there are certain ticking noises that I would still consider to be a red flag.
For example, if the loud ticking starts as soon as the car is turned on (or perhaps as soon as the high idle drops and you can actually hear the engine), then I would think there could be a bigger issue going on or a sign of potential damage.
Furthermore, if the ticking stays and changes (rises/falls) with RPMs. Try slowly bringing the revs up while in neutral and see if the ticking increases in frequency. If it does and it's louder than just the natural noise the engine is making, then again I would consider it as a sign of something bigger.
You did seem to have a high quality recording of the engine's idle in the video you posted, but it's still difficult to accurately "hear" the engine via YouTube. Perhaps you could meet up with a fellow owner that is local to you or come out to one of the bay area meets and hear a few other engine's idle sounds compared to your own.
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Originally Posted by Animal
Well, that's eye opening, the old owner slapped a GT86 badge on the trunk. I'll be ripping that off tomorrow.
Ticking was drowning out my exhaust. It's nerve racking! Haha
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