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GET THE WINNING EDGE WITH EDELBROCK’S NEW VICTOR 455 OLDS DRAG RACING MANIFOLDS

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TORRANCE, Calif. (Mar. 24, 2004) – Edelbrock’s commitment to drag racing continues with the company’s exciting new performance parts for competition Oldsmobiles. Two new Edelbrock Victor drag racing manifolds for 455 Olds are now available for racers to give them the winning edge.

Edelbrock Victor Series manifolds are known to deliver race-winning power, incorporating Edelbrock’s extensive knowledge in induction technology for maximum horsepower and torque. Victor 455 Olds #2810 works with square-bore carbs and #2811 accepts 4500 Series carbs to accommodate many competition applications. With a single-plane “air-gap” design and an operating range between 4500-7500 rpm, these new aluminum manifolds offer significant horsepower increases over existing intakes.

According to an independent test by Joe Mondello, noted Olds expert, elapsed times were lowered by .280 of a second and the top speed increased by 4 mph.

The new Victor 455 Olds drag racing manifolds stand more than three inches taller than the Edelbrock Torker manifold and incorporate a high-flow 3.4-square-inch runner area. Edelbrock engineers have removed the intake bolts between the runners, thus creating a smoother airflow path for higher airflow and more power! Both manifolds feature a port size and shape that has been optimized to match the flow characteristics of Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum cylinder heads #60519 (complete) or #60529 (bare).

These parts are for competition only, and are not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles.

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 $28 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:
Bill Groak, Pacific Communications Group: (310) 224-4940 (bgroak@paccomgrp.com)

Edelbrock Corp. • 2700 California St. • Torrance, CA • 90503 • (310) 781-2222


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