Articles by Iain KELLY

Iain (or Marv, as heâ€™s known on the internet) has worked in automotive journalism since 2002, when he was Street Machineâ€™s work experience kid.He has contributed to a range of titles, focusing mostly on modified late-model cars, street machines and hot rods. Following his time as editor at MOTOR, Marv returned to freelancing in 2014.He has also worked with Mighty Car Mods to build cars and write two books for them, and authored the 10th anniversary book on the World Time Attack Challenge.Instagram @aka_marv

Blown beast: 2012 Ford Performance Vehicle GS

This factory-blown V8 ute takes us back in time

VL Commodore: 40th Anniversary

One of the most important models in Holden’s history, the VL Commodore has hit the big 4-0

Angus Pirotta’s blown 1970 Holden HG Monaro

While they never got a shot at Bathurst glory, HG Monaros are still revered today thanks to carrying the cleanest, simplest styling of Holden’s much-vaunted first-generation coupés

Tech Torque: Conrods

We check out the science of connecting rods, thanks to Precision International

Video: Jayden Grimshaw’s NOHQPE HQ Holden ute

Jayden Grimshaw was bored with his too-slow HQ ute, so he turned it up to 1400RWHP and aimed it at the staging lanes

Mark Hayes’ iconic LC4540 Torana

Mark Hayes’s 1970 LC has been running single-digit ETs since Telstra was Telecom!

BK Race Engines-built, 433ci small-block Ford combo

BK Race Engines proves there’s still serious performance hidden inside the classic small-block Ford with this 823hp Clevor combo

Video: All-wheel-drive Nissan S13 Silvia at Drag Challenge

Having run a PB of 8.20@166mph in the lead-up to Drag Challenge 2019 and won no prep events like Tunnel Vision’s King Of The Streets against big-inch turbo V8s, Jason Ruby’s Nissan S13 Silvia had plenty of nervous street machiners keen to see what it could do in the Turbosmart Outlaw Blown class

2170hp Paramount Performance-built 388-cube billet LS combo

This all-Aussie billet LS block is built to handle high horsepower for either street or strip

Tech: modern small-blocks

If the next generation of small-blocks from GM, Ford and Chrysler are anything to go by, the V8 engine is a long way from dead

Andrew Middleton’s 700hp, trophy-winning HK Monaro

Forget Silver Mink – Andrew Middleton’s trophy-magnet, 700hp HK Monaro proves that winners wear gold

Will Brown acquires stunning SMOTY-contending Ford Escort

Supercars pilot Will Brown buys this former SMOTY finalist Escort pro tourer

Daniel Hookham’s six-second, twin-turbo Coyote-swapped VB SL/E Commodore

Daniel Hookham’s elite-level VB SL/E Commodore streeter has already run a low seven thanks to 2025hp of traitorous, twin-turbo Blue Oval power!

Video: Duramax diesel-swapped HG Kingswood wagon

This elite-level HG wagon packs stunning body mods, super-clean trim, and a turbo V8 you’re probably not expecting

Tech: aftermarket crankshafts

Everything you need to know about the latest crankshaft design and development, and how you can apply it to make your car more awesome – thanks to Precision International

Street Machine TV

Video: The amazing restoration of VUFORU!

One of Street Machine’s most legendary builds, VUFORU has scored a massive birthday and you could win it!

Chopped eight-second VJ Valiant hardtop

With its rev-happy 394-cube Mopar and fat stance, Rob Evans’s chopped VJ Valiant hardtop packs a spicy punch

ProFlo Performance’s blown 632-cube big-block Chev combo

This 14/71-blown 632ci monster is destined for a tough street-driven HQ

Race Cast Engineering’s Aussie-built 900hp V12 LS package

If you think you’ve seen everything when it comes to LS swaps, you need to check out this 900hp V12 LS, made right here in Australia

Video: Stunning LS3-swapped ’57 Bel Air Sport Coupe

With gleaming chrome, lush candy paint and ample grunt for the streets, a ’57 Bel Air this nice is hard not to love