alright so if its stock it will have 10 bolts and if its different like a dana it will have a different configurations then.

 

That is the obvious statement. Google "axle identification" and read up. That will help you identify what is under it.

 

alright thanks, what problems have you had with yours?

 

None really. I have just been doing preventative maintenance.

 

alright im thinking if i do get it getting the cylinders rehoned and the pistons checked out. might da a overbore if i can get it for the right price. its kinda funny these 350s are a cheaper motor to replace than my 4.3L vortec in my s10. i guess the 350:350 is a good combinations for what im gonna be doing. tearing up mud and sand.

 

I wouldn't open up the motor with out doing a compression and cylinder leak down test first. That will give you a good idea of how healthy the engine is.

 

alright, as far as aftermarket performance carbs go. what would you recommend for a carb? holley? edulbrock? something else?

 

That is a purely personal preference type question. I really like the Q-jet carbs once setup properly. They have a fairly steep learning curve though. I have been messing with them for over 15 years now so I am quite familiar.

The Edelbrock and Holley carbs are easier to tune and can perform quite well, but so can a Q-jet.

 

what else could i do on this to gain some extra horespower, besides carb and intake. i think the 82 with the 350s came stock at 165hp. which seems kinda low

 

That's a loaded question... You could do pretty much whatever your wallet was capable of supporting. The 350 has a VAST aftermarket. You just have to decide what you want to do with it.