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Kian Heagney

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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

Street Machine Features Clinton Leayr Xl Falcon Bonnet Up
Features

Home-built turbo Windsor-powered XL Falcon

Clinton Leayr’s XL Falcon may look like a sweetly restored classic cruiser, but its under-bonnet powers have been given a boost

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Show 'N' Shine

Rolling 30 Cars and Coffee 2022

The ultimate cars and coffee event ready to rock this Saturday at Sydney Motorsport Park

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Drag Challenge

Velkovski Brothers Drag Challenge VS ute

Kris and Rob Velkovski wanted a parts hauler that could also do Drag Challenge. This 900hp, turbo LS-powered VS ute is the result

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Drag Challenge

Nine-second RB30-powered LJ Torana

After fighting the good fight with a turbocharged 202 for years, Mark Barber inserted an RB30ET into his LJ Torana and had immediate success

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Carnage

Video: We killed the Trolvo’s 1JZ!

In this episode of Carnage, things are not well for the 1JZ in our beloved Trolvo

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Road Tests

GQ Patrol in the 4X4 Australia shed

Another addition to the 4x4 shed is the cheapest GQ Patrol found on Facebook Marketplace

Street Machine TV Carnage 1 JZ Trolvo Volvo 240
Carnage

Video: What went wrong with the Trolvo’s 1JZ?

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty susses out what could be wrong with our nine-second 1JZ Volvo

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News

Video: Ford Eluminator electric-swapped Mustang

Ford’s own electric crate motor has undergone its first successful engine swap, finding a home a new home in a Mustang

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Carnage

Video: Racing Dad’s Ute at Mopar Sunday!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty hits the drag strip at Willowbank in Dad’s Ute for Mopar Sunday

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Features

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

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Events

Gunnedah Airport Drags August 2022

A huge gallery and all the highlights from another awesome weekend of eighth-mile action at Gunnedah Airport

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Carnage

Video: Ten power tools for Father's Day

Scott Taylor takes us through his top ten Ryobi power tools for Father's Day

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Carnage

Video: Road-tripping Dad's Ute Mopar Sunday!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty undertakes an 1800km roadtrip in Dad’s Ute to Mopar Sunday

Street Machine TV VC Commodore
News

Video: A final tour through Flynn’s Wrecking Yard

Taking what could be one last look around the world-famous Flynn’s Wrecking Yard in rural NSW

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Carnage

Video: Getting Dad’s Ute ready to road-trip!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty puts the finishing touches on his dad’s VE Valiant ute to get it ready for some big miles

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News

Street Machine September 2022 on sale now

Our fresh September issue is packed to the brim with good eatin’

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Features

Home-built pro touring 1972 Barracuda

Believe it or not, Brendan Turner built this stunning '72 Barracuda pro tourer

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News

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class recalled in Australia

Models affected could be under or over filled with transmission fluid, potentially leading to big issues

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News

Auction watch: Blown XC coupe, HK GTS Monaro, XY GT and more!

Seven82Motors is cooking up one hell of a storm for its August classic car auction

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Carnage

Video: Can the Trolvo run nines?

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty attempts to break the nine-second barrier in our 1JZ-swapped Volvo 240

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Carnage

Video: Prepping the Trolvo to go nines

In this episode, we throw some neat upgrades on the Trolvo to get it ready to run nines!

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Carnage

Video: Can the Barra MX-5 run eights?

We take the MX-5 back to Heathcote to see if we can squeeze an eight-second pass out of it

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News

Swedish Barra-swapped BMW 2002

Jonas Andersson’s little Bimmer packs a big Barra punch

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Street Machine TV

Video: Inside the TurboSmart factory

We get a look inside TurboSmart’s factory to see how they make world-leading go fast parts