Federal-Mogul Introduces Sealed Power(R) and Speed-Pro(R) Pistons Featuring THERMOSHIELD(TM) Crown Coating

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. Jan. 27, 2006; Federal-Mogul Corporation has introduced a line of high-strength Sealed Power(R) and Speed-Pro(R) pistons featuring a complex ceramic head coating technology that withstands combustion temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees F and delivers three times the surface hardness of hard-anodized coatings.

New Sealed Power and Speed-Pro THERMOSHIELD(TM)-coated pistons are offered in hypereutectic and POWERFORGED(TM) designs for a variety of popular standard replacement and performance applications. The pistons' advanced THERMOSHIELD crown coating is produced through an immersion process using electrical impulses that convert the piston surface into an extremely strong, smooth and heat resistant complex ceramic. Because the THERMOSHIELD barrier is atomically bonded to the piston substrate, the material is highly resistant to flaking and cracking and provides exceptional protection of even sharp corners. THERMOSHIELD also is well suited as a top ring groove coating for the prevention of micro-welding; and now selected Sealed Power and Speed-Pro pistons include this added feature.

Conventional piston crown coating technologies such as hard anodizing, sprayed ceramics and electroplating produce significantly lower surface hardness than the THERMOSHIELD process which is far less resistant to corrosion, cracking, scratching and wear. The use of piston crown barrier coatings is becoming increasingly popular in many demanding performance and other high-temperature applications and the superior hardness of the THERMOSHIELD coating is the leading technology, providing added protection against spontaneous detonation.

"THERMOSHIELD is by far the best choice for engine builders who want to maximize performance without overheating the pistons," said Raymond King, marketing director, engine components, Federal-Mogul. "This exciting new technology makes hard-anodizing and other conventional crown coating technologies virtually obsolete in terms of strength, durability, finish quality and consistency."

Federal-Mogul offers THERMOSHIELD-coated pistons for the following applications:

POWERFORGED
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5.4L Ford Lightning       p/n L2622F
4.6L Ford (Supercharged)  p/n L2623F
540-Cubic Inch Chevrolet  p/n LW2633F

Hypereutectic
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5.7L Dodge Hemi           p/n H899CT
4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L GM(a)
3.5L GM(a)
2.2L GM Ecotec(a)

(a)Available soon

In addition to the THERMOSHIELD crown coating, each new Sealed Power and Speed-Pro piston also features Federal-Mogul's exclusive DUROSHIELD(TM) antifriction skirt coating, which helps eliminate scuffing and other skirt and cylinder wall damage in high-rpm, high-temperature applications.

For additional information regarding new Sealed Power and Speed-Pro THERMOSHIELD-coated pistons, please contact your Sealed Power and Speed-Pro supplier, write to Engine Team, Federal-Mogul Corp., 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Mich. 48034, or visit www.federal-mogul.com.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, systems and modules serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the global aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on global profitable growth to create value for and bring greater satisfaction to its customers, employees and stakeholders

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, the Company employs 45,000 people worldwide. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. Federal-Mogul's products are sold under a variety of power brands, including but not limited to, AE(R) engine products, ANCO(R) wipers, Champion(R) spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro(R) gaskets, Ferodo(R) brake pads, Glyco(R) bearings, Goetze(R) piston rings, Moog(R) chassis products, National(R) wheel-end components, Nural(R) pistons, Payen(R) gaskets, Sealed Power(R) engine products and Wagner(R) lighting and brake products.

For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.