yeah, i was driving and i noticed that my 3rd gear was bogging for some reason at around 5K rpm, so i popped my hood to notice that my cone was just sitting in the engine bay. did this happen to anyone else?

 

Just 3rd was bogging? I figured all gears you would've noticed something. I hope you didn't suck too much crap in there.

 

i have noticed with repeated heating cycles...the stock hose clamps start to loosen and need to re tightened every few thousand miles.

 

I have had this happen. I felt NO power in my 2nd and 3rd gears and yes you have to tighten it especially after a cleaning!

 

Haha, I had it happen once too, about a week after installing it. The cone felt snug on there as shipped so I never adjusted the clamp after install, like a dumbass. Funny though, I didn't have a problem getting rpm's up, this is when I experienced rough idle and stalls though.

 

It happens. Make sure there is no oil residue on the filter or tube.

 

Happened to me as well.. Scared the crap about of me.