ive herd a lil about u can cut out the heating elements and makes it run better im not goin to untill i hear a lil bit about it fi any ones done it

 

Don't cut your heating elements!! The ECM sends voltage through them to maintain a constant temperature. That is how it measures airflow.

I think you mean removing the screens at either end of your MAF. You can do it but don't expect any major improvement.

 

thanks for the info

 

im not going to do that then lol

 

Can i remove the MAF on a 1985 TA 5.0 anf just install a cone air filter on throttle body?

 

No, your ecm needs the MAF sensor to regulate air flow.

 

ok thanks. can it be streamlined? i mean the big box behind it right before the throttle body. can i just put an elbow in and eliminate the rectangular box?

 

You can get aftermarket cai, i just have a filter attached to my MAF. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...8-5-7-tpi.html

 

That looks awesome. So its just the filter, MAF, and then the TB? Thanks!!!

 

Just be careful not to get too much oil in the filter, (they have oil in them to trap dirt), it can collect on the fine wires in the MAF and then need cleaning which is just a aerosol can of MAF cleaner. There are alot of options out there, you can keep the stock air and use K&N filters in them also for example. You can be creative and increase air flow depending on what you like.

 

You can remove the screens and the aluminum heat sink fins.. Do not remove the inner circle or wires in that..

 

Here is some info to do with what you want,http://gmtips.com/3rd-degree/dox/tip...maf-screen.htm

 

And thats y some guys will be faster than others, Some will mod their car, some won't.
This can be debated until the end of time so I'm not going to. If you want to fine, if not don't do it.