EXPANDED PRODUCT OFFERINGS HIGHLIGHT 2004 RUSSELL PERFORMANCE CATALOG Click on photo to download high-res image TORRANCE, Calif. (April 16, 2004) – The 2004 Russell Performance Catalog, filled with over 300 new automotive fluid transfer products and updates, is now available. The 62-page, 4-color Russell catalog for 2004 has 307 new part numbers, with increased selections for sport compact cars, including items like manifold fittings and turbocharger fittings. Building on its success, Russell has expanded its coverage in several product areas, including specialty adapter fittings, with new part numbers in the 45° flare to pipe and 90° flare to pipe fittings, plus more SAE brake adapter fittings than ever before. There’s more brake line and fuel line offerings, as Russell delivers more of its reliable and durable lines to professionals and enthusiasts. Russell is best known for supplying its advanced fluid systems for high-performance street applications, marine and racing—everything from Nextel Cup to Formula One to Top Fuel drag racing—for over 25 years. Russell is also a leader in brake rotors, brake lines and related components for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. An integral part of the Edelbrock “Fun Team,” Russell has its own engineering and state-of the-art quality control departments at its facility in Torrance, Calif. According to Edelbrock President and CEO Vic Edelbrock, “Russell has an ever-growing line of top quality automotive plumbing components, and gives our customers access to the very best quality and technology for their vehicles, whether they’re using them on the freeway or the speedway.” 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. Contact: Carol Yohe, Russell (310) 781-2222 cyohe@edelbrock.com Dan Smith, PCG (310) 224-4954 dsmith@paccomgrp.com Edelbrock Corp. • 2700 California St. • Torrance, CA • 90503 • (310) 781-2222