Hi there Gizmo and welcome to TorqueCars, good to have you along.
I presume we are talking about the MAF (Mass Air Flow sensor). This is something you really need for the engine to work. Most intakes have the filter box and the MAF is mounted in the collar that comes off that into the engine. An induction kit would just replace the airbox and should leave the MAF in place.
If mitsubishi have put the MAF squarely in the intake box you will need some ducting and will have to fabricate your own mounting point for the MAF to go in.