• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

What are the sensors on the air intake?

  • Thread starter Thread starter dankush
  • Start date Start date Nov 10, 2008
D

dankush

New Member
Nov 8, 2008
5
0
0
Nov 10, 2008
#1
  • Nov 10, 2008
  • #1
I know one is the mass air flow sensor and the other Im not sure, what exactly do they do, and can I bypass both of them somehow, they seem to just be thermistors, is there a way to trick the sensors, or can i just completely remove them?

Also can I take out the enitre cold air intake tube, and put the filter directly on the throttle body?

I stuck in an extra battery and put it in the way of the cold air intake, so now I have to tweak the system and cram it all into a small space. I can leave the sensors on, but I just wanted to avoid modifying the intake tube to accomodate the new length and sensors and all.
 

SaleenGT2001

Well-Known Member
Jul 18, 2005
2,811
4
58
Four Oaks NC
Nov 10, 2008
#2
  • Nov 10, 2008
  • #2
no you cant remove the sensors. your IAT sensor changes timing in relation to the inlet air temps to keep your engine from spark knocking and without your MAF your car will not run b/c it will not know how much air is going in to the engine. for the sake of your car, FORGET removing these sensors. your car may run with no oil too, but it wont last long

why would you want to put your air filter on the TB?!?!?!

this just screams RICE to me
 

twogts4us

15 Year Member
Apr 1, 2004
4,188
12
79
Dunedin, FL
Nov 11, 2008
#3
  • Nov 11, 2008
  • #3
What else can be said? LOL
You can actually run with the filter on the TB, but you'll need an aftermarket PCM of some sort - like FAST (Fuel Air Spark Technology - Google for it...actually, don't waste your time cause you cant afford it and wont do it. WAY to complex for a low budget daily driver like I'd believe yours to be. Just leave it alone.)
 

SaleenGT2001

Well-Known Member
Jul 18, 2005
2,811
4
58
Four Oaks NC
Nov 11, 2008
#4
  • Nov 11, 2008
  • #4
why do you need an extra battery?!?!?!

you should look into a battery relocation kit if you MUST run 2 batteries.
 

forum155pl

New Member
Jul 11, 2006
520
0
0
the 509
Nov 13, 2008
#5
  • Nov 13, 2008
  • #5
i agree tottaly with all thats been said,

i have a trunk mounted 2nd battery for my big ol stereo and it works great. you can also jumpstart people from either end of the car lol
 

twogts4us

15 Year Member
Apr 1, 2004
4,188
12
79
Dunedin, FL
Nov 14, 2008
#6
  • Nov 14, 2008
  • #6
nevermind
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

T
First Car, what should I do for power??
  • tunedV6
  • Apr 13, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
7
Views
277
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 4, 2026
580HP*428Cj
5
G
2006 Mustang GT o2 Sensor Wiring Issue Car Bogging/Choking
  • GCantero93
  • Sep 5, 2025
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech
Replies
4
Views
1K
2005 - 2009 Specific Tech Sep 6, 2025
Noobz347
0
Engine Multiple o2 sensor codes, car runs terrible
  • 02newedge
  • Jun 12, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
5
Views
537
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Jul 19, 2025
squeak93
S
Fuel ‘88 GT Runs Rich Cold — Fixes Itself When I Unplug Sensors (ECT, MAF, O2, etc.)
  • Sufarry
  • Nov 6, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
881
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 9, 2025
Mustang5L5
M
Resolved 1988 Foxbody - Overheating Summer
  • MDrisc
  • Oct 26, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
704
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 17, 2026
fasterthangas
F
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?