Articles by Kian HEAGNEY
Having spent his teenage years racing and wrenching on cars, Kian studied journalism at university only a few years ago before launching his career as a fresh-faced intern at Street Machine in 2018.Now a full-time staffer, Kian’s role includes writing for SM’s print and digital platforms, helping behind the scenes at the magazine’s premier Drag Challenge events, and filming and co-presenting Street Machine’s aptly named YouTube video show, Carnage.Instagram @kianheagney
Video: Building a 1000hp fuel system for our V8 Lexcen project
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty kits out our V8 Lexcen project with a sweet new fuel system
Twin-turbo Viper V10 powered 1968 Dodge Charger in the build
A mad Kiwi is taking a classic Dodge muscle car and stuffing it full of V10 Viper goodness, with twin turbos!
Video: Installing a massive intercooler in the Lexcen
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty continues the mods to our sleeper Lexcen wagon with the addition of a sweet new intercooler
Gassed AU XR8 Falcon takes on Drag Challenge
Ji and Tim Ackland threw old-school, tunnel-rammed nitrous goodness into an AU Falcon streeter to tackle Drag Challenge
Video: Making the 1UZ V8 fit in the Lexcen
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty wrestles the 1UZ V8 into our Toyota Lexcen wagon
Video: Installing the 1UZ V8 into our Lexcen for the first time!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty finishes putting the 1UZ together before finally sticking it into our Lexcen!
Chevrolet Camaro to end with murdered-out ‘Panther’ edition
The special Collector’s Edition commemorates the send off of the sixth-generation Camaro, which will end production next year
Video: Building the 1UZ V8 for our Lexcen
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty starts re-assembling the 1UZ V8 for our sleeper Lexcen wagon
Video: The 1UZ engine build for our Lexcen begins!
In this episode of Carnage, we get back to our V8 Lexcen sleeper project, with the engine build getting underway
2024 Mustang RTR Spec 2 confirmed for Australia
The RTR-fettled S650 Mustang will be coming to Australia early next year with Mustang Motorsport
Video: Goodbye Trolvo! You mighty 1.5JZ-powered brick
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty bids a sad farewell to our beloved Volvo 240
Man jailed for selling fake Holden prototype for $246K
The man was jailed for three years for selling the Holden as a fake version of a unique prototype
Video: The Trolvo sets its quickest time ever!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty finds some scorching new pace in our 1.5JZ-swapped Volvo!
Shannons 2023 Autumn Online Auction highlights
There’s plenty of hot stuff up for grabs at the Shannons 2023 Autumn Online Classic Car Auction, with bidding nearly done
Norty Boyz 275 radial Capri
Cameron McNabb's Capri is a blown, injected, Chev-powered radial ripper
Video: Toyota 1.5JZ-powered Volvo on the dyno
In this episode of Carnage, the 1.5JZ Volvo comes back to life and makes more power than ever!
Wild unveils at MotorEx 2023
All the primo brand-new metal from Meguiar’s MotorEx 21
Australian-made LS accessory drive solutions that work
The team at Queensland workshop Heavy Metal Garage is designing and building LS accessory drive solutions that look great and fit like a charm
Video: The Barra Mazda MX-5 runs an 8.7!
In this episode of Carnage, our Barra-swapped Mazda MX-5 sets a sweet new PB!
LS-powered Factory Five Shelby Cobra Daytona replica
Gavin Irvine built his Daytona Cobra replica with his own two hands. The result is a beautiful tribute to an automotive legend