Who Still Makes Carburetors?

Today, carburetors are still manufactured—primarily for classic cars, motorsports, motorcycles, small engines, and aviation—by companies including Holley, Edelbrock, Weber (via Webcon/Redline), Mikuni, Keihin (now part of Hitachi Astemo), Dell’Orto, Walbro, Zama (Stihl), Tillotson, Nikki, Marvel-Schebler, and Bing, along with several high-volume Asian OEM suppliers such as Ruixing and Huayi. While modern road cars use electronic fuel injection, new carburetors remain readily available for performance, replacement, and specialized applications worldwide.

Automotive Performance and Restoration

In the automotive world, new carburetors are no longer fitted to mass-market cars, but they remain central to classic-car restoration, hot-rodding, and racing. A core group of performance brands continues to design, cast, and assemble new units and service parts.

• Holley: Still produces 4150/4160-style street and race carbs, marine variants, and service parts; also owns the Demon and Quick Fuel Technology brands.
• Quick Fuel Technology (Holley): Performance-focused carburetors with tunability for drag, circle track, and street/strip applications.
• Demon (Holley): Street and race carburetors revived under Holley’s umbrella after the Barry Grant era.
• Edelbrock: AVS2 and Performer-series 4-barrels for street performance and restoration, widely distributed in North America.
• Weber: Side-draft (DCOE) and downdraft (DGV, IDF) carburetors still made, with genuine production primarily out of Spain; distributed by Webcon (UK) and Redline/Weber (U.S.).
• Proform: Competition-oriented carburetors and main bodies, jets, and service components.

Together, these brands support the thriving classic and motorsports aftermarket, with broad parts availability, multiple calibrations, and emissions or “for off-road use only” options depending on jurisdiction.

Motorcycles, Scooters, and Powersports

Many motorcycles, ATVs, and off-road machines have moved to fuel injection, but new carburetors and parts remain available for legacy bikes, competition machines, and markets where carbs are still common.

• Mikuni: VM, TM, and HSR series carbs are widely used in street, off-road, and V-twin performance; strong global aftermarket support.
• Keihin (Hitachi Astemo): Supplies and supports performance and replacement carbs such as FCR/FCR-MX via distributors like Sudco.
• Dell’Orto: Italian maker of PHBG/PHBN/VHSH and other series for European motorcycles and scooters; also licensed production for some applications.
• Bing Power Systems: CV and slide carburetors for motorcycles and light aircraft; support for classic BMW and others.
• OKO (Taiwan): Flatslide and PWK-style performance carburetors popular in scooters and small-displacement tuning.

Although OEM fitment is declining where strict emissions rules apply, the motorcycle/powersports aftermarket remains robust, with extensive jetting parts and rebuild kits.

Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment

Carburetors are still standard on many small engines used in lawn and garden equipment, generators, chainsaws, and compact industrial machines, where simplicity and cost are key.

• Walbro: Major producer of diaphragm carburetors for handheld two-stroke equipment and small four-strokes.
• Zama (Stihl Group): Global supplier of diaphragm carbs for chainsaws, trimmers, and blowers.
• Tillotson: Known for karting, small-engine, and racing-oriented diaphragm carburetors.
• Nikki: Japanese supplier of float and diaphragm carburetors for small engines (e.g., lawn equipment, generators) and OEM service parts.
• Ruixing (China): High-volume carburetor manufacturer supplying many generator and lawn/garden OEMs and aftermarket replacements.
• Huayi (China): Produces OE and replacement carburetors for a wide range of small engines.
• Honda/Briggs & Stratton/Kawasaki (service channels): Sell new replacement carburetors for their engines, often sourced from the above suppliers.

This segment remains one of the largest active markets for new carburetors, though emissions-driven EFI is gradually appearing on premium or regulated equipment.

Aviation (Piston Aircraft and Light Sport)

Several aviation suppliers continue to produce and support certified and experimental aircraft carburetors for piston engines, especially where simplicity and reliability are valued.

• Marvel-Schebler Aircraft Carburetors: Manufactures and overhauls FAA-PMA carburetors for Lycoming/Continental engines (MA-3, MA-4 series, etc.).
• Bing Power Systems: Constant-vacuum carburetors used on various Rotax engines and light-sport/experimental aircraft.

Aircraft carburetors remain in production for both certified and experimental platforms, with strong overhaul and parts networks to meet regulatory requirements.

Niche, Licensed, and Regional Production

Outside mainstream brands, several companies make licensed or region-specific carburetors for classic vehicles, scooters, and industrial uses.

• Webcon (UK): Official Weber distributor that also manufactures and assembles certain Weber/Solex-pattern replacements and complete retrofit kits.
• Spaco (India): Licensed manufacturer of Dell’Orto-pattern carburetors widely used on classic Vespa/Lambretta applications.
• UCAL Fuel Systems (India): Longtime supplier of carburetors and components for two-wheelers and small engines in regional and export markets.
• PEKAR (Russia): Produces and supports carburetors for legacy Soviet-era and Russian vehicles (availability may vary by region).

These producers help keep regional fleets and classics running where direct OEM support has waned, though availability can fluctuate with regulations and supply chains.

Who No Longer Makes New Automotive Carburetors

For context, several historic names have exited new carburetor production for modern road cars, though parts and remanufactured units remain available.

• Rochester (GM) and Carter: Discontinued as OEM suppliers; support now via aftermarket and remanufacturers.
• Solex and Pierburg: Legacy European suppliers that transitioned away from new automotive carburetors as EFI became universal.

These brands live on largely through restoration parts, licensed reproductions, and specialist rebuilders, rather than new OEM production for road vehicles.

Buying Tips: Genuine vs. Clone, New vs. Reman

With many choices and price points, it’s important to match quality to your application and avoid counterfeits.

• Source from authorized distributors (e.g., Holley, Edelbrock, Webcon/Redline, Sudco) to ensure genuine units and correct jetting.
• For small engines, verify model and spec numbers; many lookalike carbs differ in bore size, linkage, or emissions calibrations.
• Consider remanufactured options from reputable rebuilders for discontinued OEM models, especially marine and older automotive units.
• Check emissions and usage notes; some performance carburetors are for off-road/competition only.

Doing basic homework on brand provenance, part numbers, and regional regulations will save time and ensure reliable operation.

Summary

Carburetors are very much still made, just not for new mainstream passenger cars. The strongest markets are classic and racing automotive (Holley, Edelbrock, Weber and affiliates), motorcycles and scooters (Mikuni, Keihin/Hitachi Astemo, Dell’Orto), small engines and outdoor power (Walbro, Zama, Tillotson, Nikki, Ruixing, Huayi), and aviation (Marvel-Schebler, Bing). Availability is broad in 2025 through authorized distributors and OEM service channels, with growing EFI alternatives in segments pressured by emissions rules.

What carburetors are made in the USA?

JEGS Top Picks Made in the USA

• Proform 67209 Race Series 1050 CFM Drag Race Gasoline Carburetor w/2-Step Down-Leg Boosters.
• Proform 67199 Race Series 650 CFM Drag Race Gasoline Carburetor w/2-Step Down-Leg Boosters.
• Quick Fuel Q-Series 1050cfm Drag Race Carb.
• Edelbrock 1906-BP AVS2 650 CFM Carburetor.

Are carburetors still being made?

Since the 1990s, carburetors have been largely replaced by fuel injection for cars and trucks, but carburetors are still used by some small engines (e.g. lawnmowers, generators, and concrete mixers) and motorcycles.

Are there any cars still made with a carburetor?

Today, carburetors are no longer used in newer vehicles. However, they are still used in many older vehicles and is susceptible to problems such as clogged jets and worn or broken components. Regular maintenance and inspections can help keep a vehicle’s carburetor in good working order.

Does Holley still make carburetors?

Holley Performance Brands is the undisputed leader in carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel injection, intake manifolds, fuel injection, and fuel systems.