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Originally Posted by Clipdat
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.
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I have a catback Invidia Exhaust setup.
When I get the car back from the dealer (getting it back from their evil clutches tomorrow morning) I will test it in a variety of manners. I noticed it originally after driving about 4 miles from a cold start. The engine was at operating temp. I wouldn't have noticed it if I wasn't in a rush and opened the door before turning the car off.