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, Kianâ€™s role includes writing for SMâ€™s print and digital platforms, helping behind the scenes at the magazineâ€™s premier Drag Challenge events, and filming and co-presenting Street Machineâ€™s aptly named YouTube video show, Carnage.Instagram @kianheagney

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

Project Monaro is up for sale

The CV8 Monaro giveaway car restored by Holden itself is now up for grabs

Winners of the Red CentreNATS wedding competition announced

Two lucky ducks have won themselves an all-expenses paid dream wedding at Red CentreNATS

Video: 400hp 318 build part two

On this episode of Carnage, Scotty continues the build on his 318ci Chrysler small-block V8

Video: A guide to LS engines in Australia

The full breakdown of the LS engines locally delivered in Australia, from LS1 to LS9

Video: Building a 400hp 318ci Chrysler small-block

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty starts piecing together the 318 Chrysler small-block for his dad’s Valiant

Tamworth drag strip plans fire up

A world-class upgrade plan is in place for Oakburn Park in Tamworth, including a new circuit and drag strip

Video: The Trolvo gets a diff upgrade

In this episode of Carnage, we sort out a much-needed diff upgrade for the Trolvo

Video: GR Yaris versus Big-Block Barina

We put the Carnage Barina against a brand-new Toyota GR Yaris in a hot-hatch showdown

Video: VE Valiant ute disc-brake conversion and new shocks

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty’s VE Valiant ute cops some fresh disc brakes and shocks

Turbo LS3-powered 1976 Holden HJ ute

Matthew Cerantola’s HJ ute is a 765rwhp childhood dream come true

Red CentreNATS heads-up drag racing with $37,000 in cash and prizes

Heavy Hitters heads-up drag racing is back at Red CentreNATS this year, with seven-second cars and $37,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs!

Video: Fixing a cracked VE Valiant chassis rail

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty fixes the rusty and cracked chassis rail of his dad’s ute

Street Machine TV

The complete Carnage project list

Here’s everything that’s currently living at Carnage HQ

Fast 9 – ripper car movies

We rate the latest and most over-the-top addition to The Fast Saga yet

V8 Valiant ute build part four – video

On this episode of Carnage, things go south when rust is discovered in our VE Valiant