Loud ticking noise

[hondahunter]

I am new here and just recently got a 1986 daytona turbo z. It is a turbo 1 but has a intercooled log manifold t2 injectors,walbro pump and FWD stage 3 cal. I am hearing a loud ticking sounds from the motor near the transmission. I checked the compression and all cylinders read around 135psi. The plugs look a nice golden brown and aren't wet. I pulled each plug with it running and the sound was still there, there are no metal shavings in the oil. I also have good oil pressure on an aftermarket gauge. The car runs good other then the ticking. It has a solid front motor mount do you think could that be the source of the noise? I also heard that slider cam was noisy, but the guy I bought the car from said it was a 85 block with a 87 head with roller cam. Is there a way other than tearing down the engine to tell what year block, head and cam I have? Do you think its safe to drive like this?

[turbovanman²]

Automatic or 5 speed?

Oil pressure?

An exhaust leak can tick, check for leaks at the manifold and turbo.

[hondahunter]

Its a 5 speed. Oil pressure is about 10 to 12 at idle. It think there is an exhaust leak the other day I ran seafoam through it and saw smoke leaking between the engine and firewall.

[turbovanman²]

Its a 5 speed. Oil pressure is about 10 to 12 at idle. It think there is an exhaust leak the other day I ran seafoam through it and saw smoke leaking between the engine and firewall.

Ok, so I would fix that first, as unless your engine is knocking, that's most likely the source of your noise. I would check the tin plate at the bottom of the engine, its a half moon so to speak and can damaged, when it hits the flywheel, can make a hell of a noise.

[raccoon]

can you make us a videoÉ