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
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
Trolvo hits the dyno – Carnage episode 63
Our Volvo hits the dyno with some upgrades for more power
Our turbocharged AU Falcon is for sale! – Carnage Plus episode 92
Our turbocharged XR6 AU Falcon from the Carnage $2K Challenge is up for grabs!
Building a roller frame under the Valiant – Carnage Plus episode 91
Scotty gets our Valiant wagon shell mobile with a custom-made frame to replace the missing crossmember
No Excuses #3 at Heathcote Park Raceway
After months of anticipation, racers finally got to hit the track at the revitalised Heathcote Park Raceway for its first major event of 2021
1000hp Toyota Supra on the dyno – Video
We check out a tasty single-turbo Toyota Supra on the dyno at QuickBitz
1600hp billet RB28 with over 50psi! – Video
We check out another big-horsepower RB build on the dyno