EDELBROCK'S NEW ESSEX-MADE ELECTRIC CARBURETED FUEL PUMPS ARE STATE-OF THE-ART FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact(s): Jack Mayberry, Edelbrock: (310) 781-2222, ext. 2812 (jmayberry@edelbrock.com) Bill Groak, Pacific Communications Group: (310) 224-4940 (bgroak@paccomgrp.com) *Click on photo to download high-res image TORRANCE, Calif. (June 11, 2004) - Edelbrock has teamed up with Essex Industries - the same company which makes fuel system components for B-2 Stealth Bomber and other planes - to produce new state-of-the-art electric carbureted fuel pumps. Two strong and durable electric fuel pumps, both offering maximum performance in a compact package, are now available: #1791 and #1792. Both have anodized aluminum housings, quality components and are factory-tested. They come with mounting brackets. The two pumps offer many highlights, including: » They use a precision-machined carbon fiber vane that is lightweight, very accurate and repeatable, and extremely strong. This translates to less centrifugal force to prevent friction and wear, and no metallic particles are released into the fuel line. » Rotors are precision-molded parts from a hard composite, which provide a light weight repeatable part that reduces inertia loads on the pump. » The internal race is machined with an elliptical shape to minimize wear, improve the pumping performance by eliminating "dead" zones and reduce noise. » The motor shafts are polished to an extremely smooth surface which provides a better surface interface for the seal and increases the seal life. #1791 is factory preset to 6.5 psi and no regulator is needed. With a replaceable screen-type inlet filter and the free flow rate of 120 GPH is sufficient to supply 600 hp. #1792 has a free flow rate of 160 GPH, good enough to feed a 1,000-hp engine. Pump is factory preset to 12 psi and requires an external regulator such as the new Edelbrock #1727. Founded in 1938 by Vic Edelbrock Sr., Torrance, Calif.-based Edelbrock Corp. (NASDAQ NM: EDEL) is celebrating its 66th anniversary of manufacturing and marketing the highest quality aftermarket performance automotive and motorcycle products. Edelbrock's ever-expanding product line now features more than 8,100 performance products for domestics and imports, including nitrous systems, fuel rails, throttle bodies, exhaust headers, camshafts, fuel pumps, aluminum manifolds, turbos, exhaust systems, suspension and shocks, EFI systems, aluminum cylinder heads, water pumps, crate engines, brake and fuel lines and fluid transfer products. Edelbrock also manufactures aftermarket parts for Harley-Davidson and other motorcycles, plus ATVs. Edelbrock is recognized as a driving force in the $29 billion specialty equipment industry. In addition to four production facilities in Torrance, the company owns and operates a state-of-the art foundry in San Jacinto, Calif. Edelbrock's core product line of performance-enhancing engine, suspension and exhaust system parts, which make up The Total Power Package®, are made in the USA. Edelbrock is also a manufacturer of racing products and a sponsor of several racing organizations, including NASCAR, the NHRA and the PRO-Edelbrock Race Series. Edelbrock Corp. • 2700 California St. • Torrance, CA • 90503 • (310) 781-2222