Why did you go with Takeda instead of Stillen?

I didn't like the fact that the Stillen requires cutting the factory intake holes.

true that. Makes just about as much power (probably the same) as Stillen too. I've had mine for over a year and couldn't be happier. You hear these things just filling its lungs when you step on it.

did you have to remove front facia or can u do install without removing?

Yes, the front bumper needs to be removed. You can see in the picture that it is off.