MAF measures air in the going into the intake, you need it. just buy a CTA intake, it's good. or wait for one of these supposed true cold air intakes to come out.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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