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

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

600hp Ford XY Fairmont sleeper

This factory-fresh Bronze Wine Fairmont packs a sleepy 600hp punch and GTHO flavour

LSX-powered Holden HG Kingswood

Tim Harrison may have the only brown Holden HG Kingswood in existence with actual sex appeal

Video: Archerfield Drift Park to close in May

After months of battling local council and land owners, Archerfield Drift Park boss Luke Fink confirmed the worst news for drifting in Queensland

Supermang hits the dyno! – Carnage episode 59

We put the finishing touches on our L67-swapped VN Berlina before hitting the dyno for some power gains

Dave Best’s wheelstanding Model A Gasser

We caught up with Dave Best and his killer Model A gasser last year at Sydney Dragway for the first World Fuel Altered Challenge

Supermang goes full manual – Carnage Plus episode 86

Our L67 Supermang VN Berlina cops a manual valve body conversion to its TH700

Supermang is alive! – Carnage Plus episode 85

We fire up our L67-swapped VN Berlina for the very first time

800hp AWD Honda Integra at Drag Challenge Weekend 2020

This little Japanese hatch sends boosted goodness to all four paws

Blown LS-powered 1977 Holden LX Torana hatch

This eye-popping LX Torana hatch is back, now with a new owner and a beefier heart

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