It's lean. Could be a lot of reasons why. Start with the vacuum lines, then the timing, carb, fuel pump, intake gaskets, etc. Look for anything worn or leaking and fix it.
Needs a tune up
Probably. Backfiring is a symptom of a lean condition. Wouldn't want to leave it like that.
Backfiring in any motor is either badly out of time or a burnt valve.
yes the 4.3L vortech has the same motor mounts as the 350
If the Buick 305 is really a Chevy 305, then the motor mounts will interchange with a Chevy 350.
yes.
No, they will not.
No difference in the engine. It is all in the trans and the rearend
No turbo 350's in 1992.
NO. And it won't work in the place of the 97 350 vortec.
No. 5.7, is a 350.
Yes,