This Engine Swap Just Went Sideways

Matt picks up a “new” Corvette engine, but it doesn’t take long for Mike Hall to spot a major problem. What was supposed to be a simple swap quickly turns into another complicated (and expensive) situation. 00:00 The Deal & Questionable Truck 00:42 Inspecting the Property & Shop 01:13 The Engine Plan Begins 02:06 Mike Questions the Build 03:22 Finding the Engine & Making a Plan 04:40 Moving the Engine (Cherry Picker Setup) 06:00 Mike vs Matt (Engine Stand Debate) 07:54 Struggling to Position the Engine 09:36 Lifting the Engine Off the Stand 11:40 The Problem Revealed (Engine Compatibility Issue) 13:01 Loading the Engine Into the Truck 15:00 Securing the Engine & Shop Banter 17:00 Wrapping Up & Leaving the Shop 18:40 Something’s Wrong on the Drive Back _______________________ Welcome to Dirty Work Studios — the home for extreme jobs, heavy machines, and the people tough enough to run them. We dive into the worlds of mechanics, miners, truckers, welders, recovery crews, loggers, and anyone who makes their living in steel, mud, oil, and chaos. Real crews. Real breakdowns. Real stakes. From frozen highways to deep mines to remote coastlines, every series we make is built around real characters who don’t sugar-coat a damn thing. No scripts. No glamour. Just pure Dirty Work. #BlueCollar #Documentary #Canada