Here's the thread Mickey was talking about, post #38 http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?74284-something-interesting-and-concerning-about-the-stock-intercooler/page2&highlight=intercooler To be honest you probably do need to be careful cutting the bumper but if you mount the core right it's not too bad. I had to get mine sprayed but that's because it had some damage on it anyway. Totally future proof mod, and you mentioned the looks ;)