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
318 V8 VE valiant ute part three
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty gets a major parts haul for his VE Valiant ute project
Video: V8 Valiant ute build part two
In the latest episode of Carnage, Scotty tears down the 318ci small-block Mopar V8 to get it ready for his VE Valiant ute build
VIDEO: Building a 318 VE Valiant ute, part one – Carnage
Scotty starts a new build on his dad’s old VE ute, with just five weeks to get it ready for Mopar Sunday at Willowbank
Street Machine July 2021 on sale now!
The July 2021 issue of Street Machine hits shelves today, packed full of all the good stuff!
The Rod Shop to put a Ferrari V12 into its ‘Real Deal’ LC Torana
Castlemaine Rod Shop has gone seriously left-field with its latest build, swapping a Ferrari V12 into the ‘Real Deal’ Torana
1100hp twin-turbo LSA 1975 LH Torana
This killer LH Torana is up for grabs
Seven82Motors June auction
Our top 10 picks from the Seven82Motor’s June auction, kicking off tonight!
VIDEO: The Lockdown Wagon is back! – Carnage
Scotty hooks back into our VE Valiant Lockdown Wagon project
Lego creates Top Fuel dragster
Lego has just released a cool new toy
Aussie Rivals Drags 2021
It was a classic Ford versus Holden showdown at Willowbank for the Aussie Rivals Drag Day
Is Ford working on a twin-turbo version of the 7.3L-litre Godzilla V8?
Rumours are swirling the US carmaker is testing twin-turbo versions of its flagship 7.3-litre Godzilla V8
Sandblasting the Lockdown Wagon – Carnage
Scotty digs up some old footage of him having a crack at sandblasting our VE Valiant resto project
Shannons Winter Auction highlights
We take a look at some of the cool and rare stuff hitting the block at the Shannons Winter Online Auction
Supercharged L67 rebuild, part three – Carnage
Scotty bangs the rods back into our little L67 destined for Supermang
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