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LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2004) - Edelbrock has introduced a new manifold for the Ford 351 Cleveland engine. The new manifold is on display this week at the SEMA Show taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 2-5 (Edelbrock booth #22243).

Designed to improve performance on the street, strip or racetrack, RPM Air-Gap manifolds feature an open space that separates the runners from the hot engine oil resulting in a cooler, denser charge. The result is high-performance street power from 1,500 to 6,500 RPM. Initial testing showed gains in excess of 15 hp over the current Performer manifold on iron heads.

The Edelbrock Air-Gap design utilizes the same made-in-the-U.S.A. race-winning technology that's been used on Edelbrock's Victor Series competition intakes for many years. The RPM Air-Gap manifold features the award-winning Air-Gap design and standard square-bore carburetor flanges.

The RPM Air-Gap manifolds for 351 Cleveland (#7564) engines are designed to complement Edelbrock's 351C Performer RPM cylinder heads, and will also work well with stock cast iron 2V or 4V cylinder heads.

Founded in 1938 by Vic Edelbrock Sr., Torrance, Calif.-based Edelbrock Corp. (NASDAQ NM: EDEL) will celebrate its 67th 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.

The Edelbrock Corporation is a founding member of SEMA, and was integral to the organization's creation in 1963, and Vic Edelbrock Jr. is a past president of SEMA. The two organizations have witnessed tremendous growth and success side-by-side in the automotive aftermarket.

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.

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