I'm reading through the rules trying to decide where I can make some modifications and the first rules I come across are 9.1.3.D.1.a.1 thru 7 that discuss approved changes to the air intake system. D.1.a.3 and 4 state that I can't change the intake manifold and all air needs to go through the AFM. Then D.1.c states it must be operational (plugged in?), but D.1.a.7 says wires and connectors can be modified or replaced.

I just want to be sure I'm understanding properly that, even though I'm going to use a programmable ECU (MegaSquirt) which uses a MAP sensor, that I still need to maintain my stock AFM, but that I can use it's wiring plug for other functions (like IAT)?

I'd really like to get rid of the AFM altogether, but rules is rules... unless there's loopholes.