About this episode

Matt Kwiek discusses his journey from Apple to owning Kwiek Classics, specializing in Mercedes engine swaps.

Matt Kwiek is the owner of Kwiek Classics, a shop focused on updating the powertrains of chassis ('70s, '80s, '90s, '00s) Mercedes. From V8 upgrades to V12 shoehorns, it's anything but a simple process. Matt tells us how he left Apple to start wrenching. https://www.kwiekclassics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kwiekclassics/?hl=en Recorded June 22, 2026 ZocDoc Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/TIRE to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Factor Head to https://Factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Quince Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/tire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free…

People in this episode

Hosts: Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

Guest: Matt Kwiek

Topics covered

• Mercedes
• engine swap
• automotive upgrades
• powertrains
• classic cars

Keywords

• Mercedes
• engine swap
• Kwiek Classics
• V8 upgrades
• V12 upgrades
• automotive
• classic cars

Sponsors

ZocDoc, Factor, Quince, DeleteMe, Off The Record!

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kwiek Classics, Apple, Patreon, Porsche

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