OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BurbN · 11-26-2017, 10:53 PM

What GIVES???

I'm building a 292 and I was thinking about a multi-carb intake manifold, i.e. Offenhauser 3x1bbl, and I can't find one ANYWHERE! I can't find their 2x1bbl intake either.

Who makes these?
Did Offenhauser sell their design/designs and dissolve?
Surely there isn't so much demand, that the factory can't keep up with production, I mean come on......
What is going on?

Just opening this up for a discussion...
Thanks,
-Chad

Ozzy2013 · 11-26-2017, 11:00 PM

there are the single four barrel ones on ebay i just sold one .

BurbN · 11-26-2017, 11:05 PM

Yes, you can find those, but SPEEDWAY says the 2 and 3 carb intakes won't ship until like MAY 2018 or something...Really!? That's literally 6 months from now...
Just seems ridiculous.

Ozzy2013 · 11-26-2017, 11:09 PM

yea strange you might go to one of the strait six forums they have just about everything .

rvrfoot · 11-27-2017, 05:09 PM

Back in the day i had a f... with a 6 in it. Got a offenhauser for it had problems all the time. I was never happy i hope there not the same.

62 Barnfind · 11-27-2017, 08:37 PM

When I bought mine last year it took about three months to get it in. I had to get it directly from Offenhauser because Speedway had none in stock.

Heater63 · 11-28-2017, 12:45 AM

When you do get one, be sure and run heat/water to the intake floor.

63GMC4 me · 11-28-2017, 05:16 PM

maybe check out Clifford intakes

BurbN · 11-29-2017, 12:56 AM

It's just frustrating to only have one or two choices for performance parts on these i6 engines. They are a blast to drive. I run cherry bombs because they piss off soccer moms, and they scare old ladies.
Good Times...J/K

I was just curious if anyone would know why there is a shortage of these allegedly popular Offenhauser intakes? I think Offenhauser sold their design to someone, but i can't remember where i saw that.

**PGSigns** · 11-29-2017, 07:37 AM

With the low volume on a lot of the intakes for these and other old engines they may only tool up once a year to make em. I think 74 was the last year for this head design so that makes a 43 year old engine a newer one. Realistically how many do you think they sell every year?
Jimmy

BurbN · 11-29-2017, 12:26 PM

Jimmy,
I don't know how many they make per year. Apparently not enough.

It's very possible that they only make one production run per year.

If I want a new one, it looks like I'll have to wait 6 months, and that's not a huge deal if I decide to keep the multi-carb plan. I already have carbs, so that's plan A. In the mean time I'll just continue to search for a used one or go a different direction I guess.

-Chad

rvrfoot · 11-29-2017, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurbN

It's just frustrating to only have one or two choices for performance parts on these i6 engines. They are a blast to drive. I run cherry bombs because they piss off soccer moms, and they scare old ladies.
Good Times...J/K

I was just curious if anyone would know why there is a shortage of these allegedly popular Offenhauser intakes? I think Offenhauser sold their design to someone, but i can't remember where i saw that.

China maybe just kidding.

BurbN · 11-29-2017, 02:58 PM

You're probably right!
Isn't everything made in china for $1 and sold for $100 in America anymore!?

**The Rocknrod** · 11-30-2017, 11:13 AM

You know, you would think great names like that would do better, but they limited their production. Take a look at Halibrand wheels, Great name bad management.

68gmsee · 11-30-2017, 01:10 PM

As mentioned above, the biggest problem with uncommon parts for these old trucks is cost of production vs. sales.

Seems less and less companies want to make parts that only sell occasionally. Some companies just let Taiwan/China make them for a lot less -but quality goes down.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-01-2017, 05:53 PM

These guys have a 4 barrell manifold for the straight six, also the fenton exhaust.
http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/p...41&i=9975|||||

BurbN · 12-05-2017, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

When I bought mine last year it took about three months to get it in. I had to get it directly from Offenhauser because Speedway had none in stock.

Barnfind,

Do you have any contact info. for Offenhauser? I'd be interested in talking to them, and possibly ordering a 3x1bbl intake. That's what i'm needing....

Thanks,
-Chad

BurbN · 12-05-2017, 12:54 AM

I just saw i had a PM from a forum member, who may have an intake for sale.......

11-26-2017, 10:53 PM	#1
BurbN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 51	OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? What GIVES??? I'm building a 292 and I was thinking about a multi-carb intake manifold, i.e. Offenhauser 3x1bbl, and I can't find one ANYWHERE! I can't find their 2x1bbl intake either. Who makes these? Did Offenhauser sell their design/designs and dissolve? Surely there isn't so much demand, that the factory can't keep up with production, I mean come on...... What is going on? Just opening this up for a discussion... Thanks, -Chad

11-26-2017, 11:00 PM	#2
Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? there are the single four barrel ones on ebay i just sold one .

11-26-2017, 11:05 PM	#3
BurbN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 51	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? Yes, you can find those, but SPEEDWAY says the 2 and 3 carb intakes won't ship until like MAY 2018 or something...Really!? That's literally 6 months from now... Just seems ridiculous.

11-26-2017, 11:09 PM	#4
Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? yea strange you might go to one of the strait six forums they have just about everything .

11-27-2017, 05:09 PM	#5
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? Back in the day i had a f... with a 6 in it. Got a offenhauser for it had problems all the time. I was never happy i hope there not the same. Last edited by rvrfoot; 11-27-2017 at 08:59 PM.

11-27-2017, 08:37 PM	#6
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,373	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? When I bought mine last year it took about three months to get it in. I had to get it directly from Offenhauser because Speedway had none in stock. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

11-28-2017, 12:45 AM	#7
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? When you do get one, be sure and run heat/water to the intake floor. __________________ 292 + TKO500

11-28-2017, 05:16 PM	#8
63GMC4 me Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 37	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? maybe check out Clifford intakes

11-29-2017, 12:56 AM	#9
BurbN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 51	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? It's just frustrating to only have one or two choices for performance parts on these i6 engines. They are a blast to drive. I run cherry bombs because they piss off soccer moms, and they scare old ladies. Good Times...J/K I was just curious if anyone would know why there is a shortage of these allegedly popular Offenhauser intakes? I think Offenhauser sold their design to someone, but i can't remember where i saw that.

11-29-2017, 07:37 AM	#10
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? With the low volume on a lot of the intakes for these and other old engines they may only tool up once a year to make em. I think 74 was the last year for this head design so that makes a 43 year old engine a newer one. Realistically how many do you think they sell every year? Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-29-2017, 12:26 PM	#11
BurbN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 51	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? Jimmy, I don't know how many they make per year. Apparently not enough. It's very possible that they only make one production run per year. If I want a new one, it looks like I'll have to wait 6 months, and that's not a huge deal if I decide to keep the multi-carb plan. I already have carbs, so that's plan A. In the mean time I'll just continue to search for a used one or go a different direction I guess. -Chad

11-29-2017, 02:58 PM	#13
BurbN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 51	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? You're probably right! Isn't everything made in china for $1 and sold for $100 in America anymore!?

11-30-2017, 11:13 AM	#14
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? You know, you would think great names like that would do better, but they limited their production. Take a look at Halibrand wheels, Great name bad management. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-30-2017, 01:10 PM	#15
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? As mentioned above, the biggest problem with uncommon parts for these old trucks is cost of production vs. sales. Seems less and less companies want to make parts that only sell occasionally. Some companies just let Taiwan/China make them for a lot less -but quality goes down. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

12-01-2017, 05:53 PM	#16
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: OFFENHAUSER (Out Of Stock) across AMERICA!?? These guys have a 4 barrell manifold for the straight six, also the fenton exhaust. http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/p...41&i=9975\|\|\|\|\| __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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