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
Dandy Engines 2800hp XW Falcon on the dyno – Video
Frank Marchese lays down some serious ponies with his infamous XW Ford Falcon
Trolvo 1JZ-GTE powered Volvo part two – Carnage Episode 30
Scotty gets busy getting our unfinished project Volvo 240 up and running
Diagnosing our AU Falcon – Carnage Plus episode 29
We do a bit of a post-mortem on the AU Falcon to find out what went wrong during part four of the $2K Challenge
Supercars Nissan V8 engine on the dyno – Video
We get an insight into what makes a modern Supercars engine tick
Holden vs Ford $2K Challenge part four – Carnage episode 28
In this episode of the $2K Challenge, we put the cars to the test in the first round of challenges
Driving a blown, methanol ’57 Chev – Carnage Plus episode 28
We head down to the GraysOnline auction house to check out some seriously cool cars in this month’s classic car auction
Wheelstanding Ford Model T drag car – Video
Drag Challenge veteran Noel Inman takes 1320Video for a ride in his unique drag-strip weapon
Holden vs Ford Part Three – Carnage episode 27
We put the finishing touches on our $2K budget bangers before hitting the track
UBC Perth 2019 Highlights – Video
All the highlights from a brutal tyre-slaying session at UBC Perth
Supercharged Holden 202-powered 1971 LC Torana GTR replica
We caught up with Mark Saunders and his supercharged LC Torana at Tassie Nats
LSX Tuner #9 on sale now!
Street Machine LSX Tuner #9 has all the inspiration you need to LS the world
Nitrous 427-cube 1971 Holden HQ LS Monaro
Dave Steele's Holden HQ LS Monaro might look flawless, but it's just as much a street beast as it is a show winner
King Of The Hill drags at Calder Park, 13 April – Gallery
Here’s a mega-gallery of all the racing action from the recent King Of The Hill meeting at Calder Park Raceway
900hp Ford Territory sleeper – Video
This nine-second Ford Territory sleeper proves that SUVs don’t have to be boring
Supercharged BA Falcon burnout car
Want some extra go for your Barra but not interested in a turbo? Well these boys have the answer for you
HSV VY Maloo at the Holden Nationals 2019 – Video
We check out Mitch Tanti’s killer VY Maloo in his first crack at the Holden Nationals
Street Machine May 2019 on sale now!
The May 2019 issue of Street Machine hits the stands today, packed with petrolhead goodness
We get our new workshop equipment – Carnage Plus
We unwrap a whole bunch of goodies for our new workshop
Gosford Classic Car Museum muscle car auction results
There were plenty of cool rides fetching big money at the Gosford Classic Car Museum auction on the weekend
Holden Nationals 2019 results and recap
All the highlights and winners from the 2019 Holden Nationals