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
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) – ripper car movies
How fast do you like it?
‘New’ Ford XE Fairmont Ghia ESP V8 for auction
The last V8 XE Fairmont Ghia in mint condition with just 60km on the clock is now up for grabs
Supercharged L67 rebuild, part two – Carnage
Part two of our rebuild of the L67 for our ‘Supermang’ VN Commodore
Street Machine June 2021 on sale now!
Our latest issue hits the stands today, and she’s a bloody cracker!
Using a rod stretch gauge – Carnage Plus episode 104
Scotty does some testing to see if it’s necessary to resize the rods in our L67 due to its upgraded bolts
Building the Supermang 3.8-litre L67, part one – Carnage Plus episode 103
Here’s part one of the engine freshen-up for our supercharged L67
World’s first V8-swapped Tesla Model S – Video
Somebody has finally dumped an LS into a Tesla, and we’re stoked about it
Haltech Delivery for Lexcen – Carnage Plus EP102
Scotty dives into a box of goodies for our Toyota Lexcen 1UZ project
We pull the crank out of the new L67 – Carnage Plus EP100
Scotty pulls the crank out of our new L67 and is less than impressed
Overnighted parts from Sweden – Carnage Plus EP99
We’ve got some neat new upgrades for our 1JZ Volvo direct from Sweden!
Our Valiant wagon is for sale! – Carnage Plus EP98
Our spare VE Valiant wagon shell is up for grabs
We got ourselves a new work ute! – Carnage Plus EP95
Introducing the brand new Carnage work rig
1JZ-swapped Toyota HiLux
Chris Imlach’s 9-second sleeper HiLux has nailed its maiden Drag Challenge event
Results & Gallery from Holden Nationals 2021
All the results and some of the big stories from another awesome edition of Holden Nats
V12 Holden VL Calais in the build
Bored with RB-powered VLs? How does a twin-turbo Toyota V12 sound?
Street Machine: April 2021
Here’s all the cool stuff we’ve crammed into the April 2021 edition of Street Machine, out now!
10 reasons to head to Rockynats this Easter
Here’s 10 reasons to be at Rockynats this Easter - or suffer the FOMO!
Supermang gets a new engine! – Carnage Plus episode 93
We tear down a new L67 for Supermang to get it ready for some boost!
Can the Trolvo run 10s? – Carnage episode 64
We feed the Trolvo even more power before heading to the drags in search of a 10-second pass
Chrysler 300 SRT with a 960rwhp Dodge Demon engine – Video
Dontex Automotive upgrades an already ballistic Dodge Demon motor and chucks it into a 2016 300 SRT