305 vs. 307 street build opinions

[tracterman2]

Okay I have a stock 307, I haven't even driven it yet...it does run, I ran it this past weekend for the first time in 15 years, it was a glorious event. Anyways I really enjoyed reading the thread on the 305 build....well not really a build just opinions on giving the engine a kick in the pants. My question is what is the difference in the 307 and 305?? Why did they do away with the 307, are there differences to the point that the other mouse motor parts won't interchange?? I don't know much about the 307 and am just wondering are the things said about the 305 safe for for the 307 also?? I have heard that the cam is the major flaw in the 307...the engine isn't allowed to breath...why do so many not like the 307?? I've read alot on here and it seems to have a bad rap...is it not a small block chevy also?? I would also like to know opinions of people that still have the 307 and what they think about them. I would like to give mine a kick in the pants one day soon, I have to two barrel and ram horns...it is BONE stock, well I did add HEI the other day. I was wondering on dual plane intake, four barrel (around 500-600cfm), mild cam...well rv cam anyways, headers, dual exhaust...what about the head??..what about old 305 camaro heads?? would they work? I don't want a screamer...just something that will push my little truck around and suprise people from time to time. What do you guys think?? I love hearing peoples opinions and their experiences on here. I think thats one of the best parts of a site like this. Thanks again. By the way my 307 has 44,000 original miles on it and purrs like a little kitten...I couldn't believe it after 15 years.