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Kian Heagney

Journalist

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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

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Drag Challenge

Gassed AU XR8 Falcon takes on Drag Challenge

Ji and Tim Ackland threw old-school, tunnel-rammed nitrous goodness into an AU Falcon streeter to tackle Drag Challenge

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Features

The badness: Greg Eslick's HQ Monaro

With an LS3 up front, Greg Eslick's black-as-night HQ coupe is a Summernats Top 60 stunner built for the street

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Carnage

Video: Making the 1UZ V8 fit in the Lexcen

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty wrestles the 1UZ V8 into our Toyota Lexcen wagon

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Features

1100rwhp VE Commodore SS-V wagon

Glenn-john Tronc’s 1100hp VE street demon is HIS idea of the ultimate show-and-go wagon

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Carnage

Video: Installing the 1UZ V8 into our Lexcen for the first time!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty finishes putting the 1UZ together before finally sticking it into our Lexcen!

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News

Chevrolet Camaro to end with murdered-out 'Panther' edition

The special Collector’s Edition commemorates the send off of the sixth-generation Camaro, which will end production next year

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Carnage

Video: Building the 1UZ V8 for our Lexcen

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty starts re-assembling the 1UZ V8 for our sleeper Lexcen wagon

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Drag Challenge

8-second Barra-powered XR Falcon ute

Peter Nusser's XR ute packs 1250 horses' worth of turbo-Barra hell, and it's headed straight for Drag Challenge

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Drag Challenge

Stealth Mode: VR Commodore is not what it seems

Think this VR Commodore is rocking a good ol' five-o Holden donk? Think again...

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Gear

Australian-made LS accessory drive solutions that work

The team at Queensland workshop Heavy Metal Garage is designing and building LS accessory drive solutions that look great and fit like a charm

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News

Shannons 2023 Autumn Online Auction highlights

There’s plenty of hot stuff up for grabs at the Shannons 2023 Autumn Online Classic Car Auction, with bidding nearly done

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Carnage

Video: The 1UZ engine build for our Lexcen begins!

In this episode of Carnage, we get back to our V8 Lexcen sleeper project, with the engine build getting underway

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News

2024 Mustang RTR Spec 2 confirmed for Australia

The RTR-fettled S650 Mustang will be coming to Australia early next year with Mustang Motorsport

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Carnage

Video: Goodbye Trolvo! You mighty 1.5JZ-powered brick

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty bids a sad farewell to our beloved Volvo 240

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News

Man jailed for selling fake Holden prototype for $246K

The man was jailed for three years for selling the Holden as a fake version of a unique prototype

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Carnage

Video: The Trolvo sets its quickest time ever!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty finds some scorching new pace in our 1.5JZ-swapped Volvo!

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Features

Norty Boyz 275 radial Capri

Cameron McNabb's Capri is a blown, injected, Chev-powered radial ripper

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Drag Challenge

Video: 1000hp, seven-second K24-powered Toyota Celica

Brendon’s K24-swapped Celica runs low eights in the Tuff Mounts 235 tyre class at Drag Challenge 2022/3

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Carnage

Video: Toyota 1.5JZ-powered Volvo on the dyno

In this episode of Carnage, the 1.5JZ Volvo comes back to life and makes more power than ever!

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Events

Wild unveils at MotorEx 2023

All the primo brand-new metal from Meguiar’s MotorEx 21

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Carnage

Video: The Barra Mazda MX-5 runs an 8.7!

In this episode of Carnage, our Barra-swapped Mazda MX-5 sets a sweet new PB!

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Features

LS-powered Factory Five Shelby Cobra Daytona replica

Gavin Irvine built his Daytona Cobra replica with his own two hands. The result is a beautiful tribute to an automotive legend

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Show 'N' Shine

1FATHR: wild custom HR Holden ute ready for MotorEx

Craig McKenzie's take on the former Ditch Jones ute just keeps getting better

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Carnage

Video: More boost upgrades for the Supermang!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty throws some more upgrades at Supermang in the pursuit of more power!