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
The Trolvo gets a new transmission – Carnage Plus EP84
After wrestling with countless junkyard A340s in our 1JZ-swapped Volvo 240, it’s finally going to get a gearbox it deserves
‘Lockdown Wagon’ engine reveal – Carnage Plus episode 83
We reveal the monster powerplant that’s destined for the Valiant ‘Lockdown Wagon’ restoration
We’re back in the workshop! – Carnage EP58
After months of being stuck at home, the Carnage crew returns to the workshop
Holden HQ GTS Monaro ready for Drag Challenge Weekend 2020
Street Machine photographer Rick Welch is ready for Drag Challenge Weekend 2020 in his HQ Monaro
Andrew Natoli’s 700hp 385-cube Holden VK Commodore
Andrew Natoli gives his VK Commodore a 700hp refresh in preparation for his next Drag Challenge assault
427-cube Dart LS Next – Mill of the Month
Dandy Engines’ Frank Marchese is no stranger to dangerously fast twin-turbo V8s, and his latest creation is set to be a 2000hp, balls-to-the-wall LS screamer
Chevrolet Luv ute prepares for Drag Challenge Weekend 2020
Shane Locke's Chevy Luv is the little ute that could, taking it to the big boys at Drag Challenge Weekend
Twin-turbo 2011 Holden VE SS-V ute sleeper
Chris Cutajar's VE ute may blend into traffic, but it hides a 1500hp secret
Home-built, nine-second LS-powered 1982 Holden VH Commodore SL/E
Corey Sant built his dream Commodore at home in the garage with his mates – to the tune of more than 800hp
1000hp, 2JZ-powered S15 Nissan Silvia
Naomi Van Der Togt’s eight-second, 2JZ-swapped Nissan Silvia!
Cooper Zahabi’s pro touring Chevy Nova being raffled for charity
Just $25 buys you the chance to own one of the best custom cars in Australia, all while supporting a great cause
LS1-powered 1956 FE Holden – RATFE
Steve Metcalfe took a garden-ornament FE Holden and turned it into a 900rwhp demon in just four months
Burnout Boss highlights at Perth Motorplex – Video
Burnout Boss saw tyre-frying mayhem make a long-awaited return to Perth Motorplex in front of massive crowds!
3000hp twin-turbo Dodge Viper, ‘The Juggernaut’ – Video
If you thought a standard Viper wasn’t fast enough, how do twin turbos and 3000hp sound?
Genuine HDT VK Brock ‘Blue Meanie’ Commodore shed-find up for sale
This Group A HDT VK Commodore has been unearthed in a shed, with just 44,000km on the clock
Turbocharged 1967 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 Deluxe
Reece Reynolds's VW Beetle is a low-slung cruiser that packs a punch
Scott Sevil’s Blown LS-powered Holden VY SS ute
We chat with Scott Sevil about his blown 408-cube LS-powered VY SS burnout ute
The lockdown wagon gets more rust repairs – Carnage episode 56
Scotty gets stuck into some A-level rust repairs on our Valiant wagon restoration project
James Gwilt’s 1970 Ford XW Fairmont
Former AFL player James Gwilt now gets his kicks behind the wheel of this 1100hp, turbo Windsor-powered XW Fairmont
More lockdown wagon action – Carnage episode 55
Scotty gets some hours in on our Valiant wagon resto