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: Pro touring 7.0-litre Camaro versus 400ci HT Holden Monaro
A DOHC, 7.0-litre pro touring ’69 Camaro takes on a tough HT Monaro in part six of our SMOTY 2021 video series
Video: Blown LJ Torana versus twin-turbo Coyote XB Falcon
Part five of our video chat series with our 2021 Street Machine of the Year finalists sees us taking an in-depth look at a killer LJ Torana and XB sedan
Danny Green’s XB Falcon sold!
Champion boxer's tough-as-nails Falcon sold at auction
Warwick Dragway extension work back underway following delays
Upgrades to extend Warwick’s eighth-mile to a full quarter are well underway
25-year eligibility rule to remain for Victoria’s Club Permit Scheme – UPDATE
The current 25-year-old rule is to stay in place along with no price rise - but new fines for those who break the rules.
Pro Flo built 750hp 427ci Clevor
Old-school Ford muscle with a new-school twist
Video: Rotary-swapped VN Commodore!
Yep, you read that right. This humble VN Commodore is a rocking a 13B rotary!
Video: Supermang lives!
In the latest instalment of Carnage, Scotty drops the L67 into our Supermang VN, and it’s ready to rip again!
GTHO Falcon and HK Monaro get big results from the Shannons Spring Auction
Phase II XW GTHO headlines another big classic car auction for Shannons
Video: Street Machine October cover car on the dyno!
Our October issue hits shelves today, and it’s packed full of goodies
Video: Supermang L67 3800 build returns!
In this episode of Carnage, it’s part four of Scotty’s rebuild on a new supercharged L67 for our VN
Eight-second twin-turbo LS-powered VG Valiant
Daniel Ward’s hater-proof, eight-second VG Valiant beats with the sacrilegious heart of a twin-turbo LS, and he built the whole thing himself!
Chris Stuttard’s LH Torana – BADLH8
We spotted Chris Stuttard’s BADLH8 1974 LH Torana in the pits at the recent Tuff Mounts Holden Nationals at Heathcote Park Raceway
Video: Getting Dad’s 318-powered Valiant ute ready to fire up
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty encounters more snags with his 318-converted VE Valiant ute build
Video: The engine goes into Scotty’s Valiant ute
Part 13 of Scotty’s Carnage VE Valiant ute build
Alex Taylor wins Dodge’s Hellcat Grudge Race
Drag racer Alex Taylor defeats her rivals at the Hellcat grudge race at Roadkill Nights
ProCharged 750rwhp Mustang GT
Wayne Lineker's 750rwhp Mustang proves the mettle of Ford's Coyote V8
The XU-1 Torana auction record has been smashed again
Purr Pull GTR XU-1 LJ Torana headlines a mammoth auction for Burns & Co, selling for over $300,000
Video: Finishing the 400hp 318 small-block Chrysler
This latest episode of Carnage is the final instalment of Scotty’s build-up of the 318ci Chrysler small-block, which he’s been itching to drop into his dad’s VE Valiant ute. Last episode he finished off the short-block by bolting on the Edelbrock heads and the valvetrain gear, so this time all that’s needed is the final fit-up of […]
Video: Part three of Carnage’s 318 Chrysler small-block build
On this episode of Carnage, Scotty gets stuck into the top end of the 318ci small-block for his dad’s VE Valiant