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
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
Mail call and welcome to 2021! – Carnage Plus episode 89
Scotty gives a quick update on our project cars and opens up some mail
We’re given a V8 coupe! – Carnage Plus episode 88
A Carnage fan gifts us a two-door weapon with a bent-eight under the bonnet
Pro street 1970 Ford XY Falcon GS – PHATXY
Jeremy Spiteri's PHATXY Falcon is a pro street monster with over 700hp and a stance to make grown men drool
LS3-swapped 1974 Holden HQ Kingswood
Rob Tanti hits a bullseye by transforming a bog-stock Kingswood survivor into the ultimate weekend cruiser
Bianca Cilia’s 1973 Plymouth Duster
Bianca Cilia has always loved American muscle cars and first spotted her '73 Plymouth Duster in the US