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

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

Supercharged BA Falcon burnout car

Want some extra go for your Barra but not interested in a turbo? Well these boys have the answer for you

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HSV VY Maloo at the Holden Nationals 2019 – Video

We check out Mitch Tanti’s killer VY Maloo in his first crack at the Holden Nationals

Street Machine May 2019 on sale now!

The May 2019 issue of Street Machine hits the stands today, packed with petrolhead goodness

We get our new workshop equipment – Carnage Plus

We unwrap a whole bunch of goodies for our new workshop

Gosford Classic Car Museum muscle car auction results

There were plenty of cool rides fetching big money at the Gosford Classic Car Museum auction on the weekend

Holden Nationals 2019 results and recap

All the highlights and winners from the 2019 Holden Nationals

Barra-swapped VK Commodore burnout car – Video

While this VK Commodore burnout car may have a controversial donk under the bonnet, there’s no denying its ability to shred tyres with ease