MAF with bypass port

[Wayne Cox]

>The MAF is represented by the two vertical bars in the top tube.  My
>thought is this:  the MAF is usually the most restrictive part of the
>induction system, and who says it needs to be the only path to the engine.
>I figure if you have a bypass tube sized so most of the flow doesn't see
>the MAF at all, you will drastically reduce delta P trough the intake

The hot-wire MAF in my Nissan SE-R is built this way.  Not sure how many
NIssans have this setup, or what their design goal was.  It still looks
awfully restrictive.  The main passage through it is about 50mm, while the
TB is 65 or so.
   -Wayne