so i just recently baught a new air intake filter.
i was going to make it a warm air intake for now.
but im having problems installing it.
there is a black hose that comes out of the stock air filter.
is this the mass air flow sensor?

 

If this is a 4.3 CPI than your stock setup goes filter, tube,MAF sensor, tube with IAC sensor, finally the part that attaches to the throttle body. Hopefully that clears it up. If not explain where the black hose is.

 

That would be for an SCFI motor (96+). The CPI motors did not utilize a MAF sensor.

 

so then what is is and do i need it to run my motor?
the new WAI doesnt have a whole to place to put this.
if its needed im just going to drill a whole in it to mount it.

 

Maybe this?

 

no, that's not it.
it is more towards the center of the intake tube.
ill take a picture so you guys can see what im talking about.