WANT THE BEST? TRY EDELBROCK'S NEW ESSEX-MADE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS 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. (May 21, 2004) - Edelbrock demands the best for its customers, so it's no wonder the performance icon turned to Essex Industries to produce its state-of-the-art electric fuel pressure regulators. Essex is a renowned name in the fuel system components industry and is the same company that makes parts for F/A 15 Eagle fighter jets and other high-tech planes. Now available are three new Edelbrock/Essex fuel pressure regulators: #1727, #1728 and #1729. These regulators are machined from aircraft-quality aluminum and have fluorosilicone diaphragm material for extended life and high-temperature protection. Compatible with all grades of gasoline and methanol and have 1/8" NPT gauge ports. Mounting bracket and hardware included. #1727- has ½" NPT inlet/outlets and is adjustable for 5 to 10 psi while providing consistent pressure regulation for carbureted applications. Good for 160 GPH. #1728- is adjustable from 35 to 90 psi for 180 GPH. Has dual -6 AN inlets, single -6 outlet and external bypass for EFI applications #1729- offers the same flow performance (180 GPH) as #1728, but with a longer body and dual -10 AN inlets, single -10 outlet and external bypass for EFI applications. 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