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
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Video: Firing up the Valiant ute!
Scotty fires up the 318 in this episode of Carnage, but things don’t quite go to plan.....
Auction watch: HDT HZ panel van and more
It’s a genuine matching-numbers car fest in another bumper field at the Grays classic car auction
Video: Turning the key on the 318 Valiant ute!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty finally hits the key on the VE Valiant ute
WATCH: Chevrolet’s 10.3-litre V8 runs up to 7000rpm on the dyno – UPDATE
With 10.3-litres of capacity and 1000hp on pump fuel, Chevy’s latest crate engine is truly bonkers
Drivin’ With Dixon and The Iron Empire spring meet
A sunny Saturday afternoon played host to a killer catch up with hundreds of awesome cars
Top picks from Grays October classic auction
From heavy hitters to sneaky bargains, this months crop at Grays is a good 'un
Somebody is building their own two-door AU Falcon
An AU lover is doing what Ford never did and building his own coupe
Video: Crossing off the jobs list on dad’s ute
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty kits out the Valiant with a trans cooler and wires up the thermo fans
Legendary Holden Bathurst winners honoured with collectable stamps
The new collectable stamps honour some of Holden’s greatest Bathurst wins
Video: Getting the Valiant ready to fire up!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty fits a radiator and remote oil filter set-up to the Valiant
Vinnie Pratico’s 434-cube Holden HK Premier
Vinnie Pratico took an already-tough HK Premier and made it sweet for the street
Brandon Zito’s seven-second, twin-turbo LC Torana
Brandon Zito's seven-second, twin-turbo Torana proves old-school power still works
Video: Flexplate and starter motor issues with the Valiant
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty finally fixes the flexplate and starter motor dramas on his VE Valiant ute
Video: VE Valiant tailshaft rebuild and exhaust work
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty sorts out the tail shaft and exhaust on the Valiant ute
Cheap and quirky picks from the Grays Classic auction
These are our cheap and quirky picks from this month’s Grays classic car auction
1997 CSV Strada 5000i up for auction
Fancy a unique Holden, but can't afford a HSV? Then this CSV Strada could be just what you’re after
Our picks from the Grays September classic auction
There’s plenty of heavy hitters and bargains to be had in the latest crop at Grays
Video: 2000hp 427ci single turbo small-block Ford
We check out a stout single-turbo, small-block Ford combo built by Dandy Engines