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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

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

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Features

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

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Carnage

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

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Drag Racing

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

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Features

LSA-powered Nissan R31 Skyline

We caught up with Jezz Gearman and his R31 Skyline at this year's Tassie Nats

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Carnage

Setting up our workshop properly – Carnage Plus

We install some new equipment in the Carnage workshop

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News

Street Machine August issue on sale now

We’ve got your winter-warmer edition of Street Machine out now!

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Dyno

Dandy Engines 2800hp XW Falcon on the dyno – Video

Frank Marchese lays down some serious ponies with his infamous XW Ford Falcon

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Carnage

Trolvo 1JZ-GTE powered Volvo part two - Carnage Episode 30

Scotty gets busy getting our unfinished project Volvo 240 up and running

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Carnage

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

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Dyno

Supercars Nissan V8 engine on the dyno – Video

We get an insight into what makes a modern Supercars engine tick

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Carnage

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

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Carnage

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

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Drag Racing

Wheelstanding Ford Model T drag car – Video

Drag Challenge veteran Noel Inman takes 1320Video for a ride in his unique drag-strip weapon

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Carnage

Holden vs Ford Part Three – Carnage episode 27

We put the finishing touches on our $2K budget bangers before hitting the track

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Features

Nine-second 383-cube 1975 Holden LX Torana

This nine-second, street-driven Holden LX Torana is packing nearly 700hp of all-motor Aussie V8

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Burnouts

UBC Perth 2019 Highlights - Video

All the highlights from a brutal tyre-slaying session at UBC Perth

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Features

Supercharged Holden 202-powered 1971 LC Torana GTR replica

We caught up with Mark Saunders and his supercharged LC Torana at Tassie Nats

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News

LSX Tuner #9 on sale now!

Street Machine LSX Tuner #9 has all the inspiration you need to LS the world

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Features

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

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Drag Racing

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

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Drag Racing

900hp Ford Territory sleeper – Video

This nine-second Ford Territory sleeper proves that SUVs don’t have to be boring

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Features

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

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Street Machine TV

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