Blaster Z Blog

  • JDM Goodness: FairladyZ Owners Manual

    by Brent Lawson
    I was lucky enough to come across a good condition JDM Owners Manual from a JDM parts dealer in Australia. The manual is 80+ pages. I will be relea...

  • Z32 300ZX in Pop Culture: Easy E

    by Brent Lawson
    This Blog is part 4 of a series looking in depth at the appearance of the Nissan 300ZX in Pop Culture and Entertainment. Part three this series can...

  • Z32 300ZX in Pop Culture: Wu Tang Clan- C.R.E.A.M.

    by Brent Lawson
    Nissan 300ZX in Wu Tang Clans Iconic C.R.E.A.M Music Video

  • Z32 300ZX in Pop Culture: Chase HQ II: Special Criminal Investigation

    by Brent Lawson
      This Blog is part 2 of a series looking in depth at the use of the Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo in Digital Media and Entertainment. Part one of this s...

  • Throwback Thursday: BLAZTR does 645hp on Zshack Dyno

    by Brent Lawson

  • Z32 300ZX in Pop Culture: Gran Turismo

    by Brent Lawson
    A look at the Nissan Z32 300ZX as they appeared throughout the Gran Turismo video game series.

  • Junkyard Treasures: Red Slicktop

    by Brent Lawson
    A fruitful junkyard adventure to grab parts from a 92' Slicktop.
    Posted in Junkyards

  • Racer X: How a Turbo Z inspired a Billion Dollar Movie Franchise

    by Brent Lawson
    "A black Nissan 300ZX and a white Mitsubishi Starion pull out of the pack and creep up to the starting line. As the sun dances on the nearby river...

  • Addition of the Z32 300ZX to the Nissan Heritage Parts Program?

    by Brent Lawson

    Last week marked the three-year anniversary of the announcement of the program. At no point in time since has there been any official statement about the Z32 300ZX.

    Frankly, I feel that the Z community was being a little too optimistic, and the optimistic thoughts 2017 translate into pipe dreams in our 2020 reality.  There are several reasons why Heritage Collection parts for the 300ZX will never happen.

    Posted in Heritage, Nissan, Restoration Parts

  • Taming the Beast: Suspension Upgrades

    by Brent Lawson
    I spent the last few weeks doing some much needed maintenance and upgrades to the suspension on BLAZTR.  I have had my eyes on a set of coilovers t...

  • How To: 300ZX Interior Switch Restoration

    by Brent Lawson
    Before Reading I suggest watching this video: Window Switch and Turn Signal Stalk Restoration has been a popular service among Blaster Z Customers...

  • 300ZX RS5R30A Transmission Repair and Replacement

    by Brent Lawson
    (Above,RSR530A Transmission opened up on the workbench.) Back in 2016 transmission began to get a nasty bearing whine. I hated the sound and was w...