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
Supercharging an LC Torana! – Carnage episode 32
We stick a blower on Broads’s LC Torana in just two days
LS1-powered VG Valiant – Video
This VG Valiant runs 10s down the track and pisses off a whole bunch of Mopar purists in the process
Our 5.3-litre LS is junk! – Carnage Plus episode 33
All is not well with the new 5.3L mill we picked up for the MX-5
Project Monaro episode two – Video
Holden’s revamp of its very own CV8 Monaro continues
Barra-powered Ford XD Falcon – Video
Kent Battle’s XD is an old-school Falcon with new-school grunt
What’s next for the $2K Challenge cars – Carnage Plus
We discuss the potential futures of our AU Falcon and VT Commodore from the $2K Challenge
Street Machine 100K YouTube Subscriber meet – Gallery
We held what was intended to be a small celebration for cracking 100,000 YouTube subscribers, and were completely blown away at the turnout
Ford versus Holden $2K Challenge part 5 – Carnage episode 31
We head to the circuit for the fifth and final episode of the $2K Challenge
Turbocharged V8 FPV BA ute at Drag Challenge Weekend 2019
With Barras now the norm in quick Aussie Fords, Josh Prescott’s V8-powered BA Pursuit ute takes a more unorthodox route to big power
427-cube Cleveland – Mill of the Month
Tony De Marco's 427ci Cleveland donk is destined for his freshly restored, Howard Astill-build XC Cobra
1600hp twin-turbo Camaro for auction – Carnage Plus episode 32
We check out some of the sweet rides hitting the block at this month’s GraysOnline classic auction
Holden Nationals 2019 – gallery
Some of GM-H's best offerings hit the strip at Heathcote Park Raceway for the 2019 Tuff Mounts Holden Nationals
LSA-powered Nissan R31 Skyline
We caught up with Jezz Gearman and his R31 Skyline at this year's Tassie Nats
Setting up our workshop properly – Carnage Plus
We install some new equipment in the Carnage workshop
Street Machine August issue on sale now
We’ve got your winter-warmer edition of Street Machine out now!
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