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


1600hp twin-turbo Camaro for auction – Carnage Plus episode 32
We check out some of the sweet rides hitting the block at this month’s GraysOnline classic auction

Holden Nationals 2019 – gallery
Some of GM-H's best offerings hit the strip at Heathcote Park Raceway for the 2019 Tuff Mounts Holden Nationals

LSA-powered Nissan R31 Skyline
We caught up with Jezz Gearman and his R31 Skyline at this year's Tassie Nats

Setting up our workshop properly – Carnage Plus
We install some new equipment in the Carnage workshop

Street Machine August issue on sale now
We’ve got your winter-warmer edition of Street Machine out now!

Dandy Engines 2800hp XW Falcon on the dyno – Video
Frank Marchese lays down some serious ponies with his infamous XW Ford Falcon

Trolvo 1JZ-GTE powered Volvo part two – Carnage Episode 30
Scotty gets busy getting our unfinished project Volvo 240 up and running

Diagnosing our AU Falcon – Carnage Plus episode 29
We do a bit of a post-mortem on the AU Falcon to find out what went wrong during part four of the $2K Challenge

Supercars Nissan V8 engine on the dyno – Video
We get an insight into what makes a modern Supercars engine tick

Holden vs Ford $2K Challenge part four – Carnage episode 28
In this episode of the $2K Challenge, we put the cars to the test in the first round of challenges

Driving a blown, methanol ’57 Chev – Carnage Plus episode 28
We head down to the GraysOnline auction house to check out some seriously cool cars in this month’s classic car auction

Wheelstanding Ford Model T drag car – Video
Drag Challenge veteran Noel Inman takes 1320Video for a ride in his unique drag-strip weapon

Holden vs Ford Part Three – Carnage episode 27
We put the finishing touches on our $2K budget bangers before hitting the track

Nine-second 383-cube 1975 Holden LX Torana
This nine-second, street-driven Holden LX Torana is packing nearly 700hp of all-motor Aussie V8

UBC Perth 2019 Highlights – Video
All the highlights from a brutal tyre-slaying session at UBC Perth

Supercharged Holden 202-powered 1971 LC Torana GTR replica
We caught up with Mark Saunders and his supercharged LC Torana at Tassie Nats

LSX Tuner #9 on sale now!
Street Machine LSX Tuner #9 has all the inspiration you need to LS the world

Nitrous 427-cube 1971 Holden HQ LS Monaro
Dave Steele's Holden HQ LS Monaro might look flawless, but it's just as much a street beast as it is a show winner

King Of The Hill drags at Calder Park, 13 April – Gallery
Here’s a mega-gallery of all the racing action from the recent King Of The Hill meeting at Calder Park Raceway

900hp Ford Territory sleeper – Video
This nine-second Ford Territory sleeper proves that SUVs don’t have to be boring