alkemist

Well I'm glad you feel that ooomph now. I was starting to feel bad :x

My startup on a cold morning is roughly about 1000 rpm. Takes a lil for it to drop below.

Mikes_BLK_GT

The colder it is outside the longer the RPM's will hang around the 1k mark. If you still have the stock hose use the quick connects, if not get a hose clamp as stated earlier. Never rely on something just staying thier thats asking for trouble.

alkemist

I just waits till it gets to at least 1k and if it doesn't drop below, I take off then.

Fresh_GT

On the startup idle, thats done to warm up the engine as quickly as possible to warm up the combustion chamber and prevent startup misfire or catastrophic detonation. Not a big deal. I usually wait a minute or so for the engine to warm up before I start driving it.
As far as the hose, if you think it could come off, then throw a hose clamp on it, and then you'll be set.