21/09/2026
A little bit of 90s Aussie nostalgia…
There’s something about a clean VL Commodore that just hits differently.
Back when you could cruise Chapel Street on a Friday night, hear a turbo spool from three streets away, and everyone somehow knew exactly what was coming before the car even appeared. 😂
This particular VL started life as a non-turbo VL, but the owner figured it was probably time to correct that particular oversight.
So, the workshop got stuck into it:
💨 Turbo conversion — because naturally aspirated was apparently too sensible and because VLs and boost just belong together. So the obvious choice was a Garret GT30 turbo, Aeroflow front mount cooler and custom fabricated cooler piping with a K&N Pod Filter to finish the look.
⛽️ Fuel system upgrade - bringing the fuel system up to today's standards with new fuel pumps, lines, filter, and a modern fuel rail from Raceworks with some Bosch injectors.
🔩 Suspension rebuild — freshened up with some quality Pedders Suspension components and ready to keep the old girl pointed in the right direction.
🛑 Brake rebuild — because going faster is only half the equation and stopping is generally considered useful.
🔥 Custom exhaust — fabricated in house using the best from SP Mufflers and Pinnacle to suit the new turbo setup and give it the appropriate soundtrack of subtle but purposeful when required.
💻 ECU tune — tying everything together and making sure it all plays nicely. A feat not possible without Nistune and the lads down at DSR Performance.
The result?
A classic Aussie sedan that still looks every bit the part, but now has a few more reasons to put a smile on your face when you bury the right foot.
It's not trying to be the newest, fastest or fanciest thing on the road. It's a VL Commodore with a turbo, a freshened-up chassis and a decent dose of old-school attitude.
And really, what more could you want?
Some cars are just cool. A VL is one of them.
