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
Putting the supercharged L67 into the VN – Carnage Episode 54
We finally throw our L67 into Project Supermang, along with some fresh pipes
Kai McPhee’s seven-second VC Commodore
Kai McPhee's VC Commodore proves you don't need a donk made of diamonds to run with the best
Matthew Forbes’s Ford XC Falon
We caught up with Matthew Forbes and his beautiful XC Ford Fairmont Tas Dragway last year
We got a new workshop truck! – Carnage Plus episode 75
We debut our new tow rig – and address a few rumours
The Lightning McBarra MX-5 gets a ‘new’ ECU! – Carnage episode 53
We throw a different ECU into our Barra-swapped MX-5 in the hope of getting more power
Renault Clio does the Nugget Nationals – Carnage episode 52
We steal Telfo’s daily and take it nugget racing!
Wiring up relays and blowing up airbags – Carnage Plus episode 73
Scotty wires up a relay to have some fun with the Barina’s old airbags
Chevrolet Performance releases LS7-based LS427/570 crate motor
The General has announced a brand new, 570hp version of the LS7
The Trolvo fails again – Carnage Plus episode 72
The Carnage 1JZ Volvo never fails to fail
Replacing the Trolvo’s transmission – Carnage Plus episode 71
Scotty assesses a few options to fix the troublesome transmission in the Trolvo
Destroying an EA Falcon tailshaft on the dyno – Carnage Plus episode 70
We check out what happens when you push a Ford BTR transmission too hard
Putting the finishing touches on the L67 – Carnage Plus episode 69
Scotty slaps together the top end of our L67 build and gets it ready for a new life in our Project Supermang VN
Turbo Taxi engine build problems – Carnage Plus episode 67
We hit more roadblocks with our plan to resurrect Turbo Taxi with a new budget engine
Rebuilding the Trolvo’s transmission – Carnage Plus episode 66
Scotty has a crack at rebuilding the Trolvo’s A340 gearbox on the cheap
More trouble with the Trolvo – Carnage Plus episode 65
True to form, the 1JZ Trolvo is giving us more grief, this time with the transmission
Does your Barra need ring gaps for more boost? – Carnage Plus episode 64
We explore whether opening the ring gaps helps to safely cram more boost into a Barra
Barra versus EcoBoost – P-plate Falcon battle – video
We compare a forgotten Falcon against a P-plater favourite to see which is best for young drivers
Inside Castlemaine Rod Shop’s new facility
We check out Castlemaine Rod Shop's brand new facility and talk all things horsepower
Electric motor hidden in a small-block Chev
Webb Motorworks has created an electric crate motor that looks for all the world like a small-block Chev
Dean Grima’s Holden VK Commodore – INFMUS
Young gun Dean Grima and his time-warp VK Commodore SL