do drop i-beams create any additional clearance problems when installing a v8? also, are dream beams strong enough to support the heavier engine? 5.0 or 5.8.

Nope drop beams don't cause a problem. I've got them on my B2 with the 5.0. In fact, Mark Ford has 3" beams on his Splash with the 347 stroker. I think though I would stick with the true Ibeams and not the dream beams, but that's just my opinion.

I don't have any problems with my 3" beams.

You said that is OK with the 3" drop How about slamed '93 splash with air bags? Do you think there's no problems if I drop a V8 in the engine bay of that one?

thanks.

"93 Splash 3.0
air bagged all around
clear lighted
snug top toneau cover
cobra rims
tweed interior
ect. ect.

As long as the oil pan doesn't hang below the engine crossmember, and it shouldn't, you'll be fine to do what your wallet allows. :)

sorry to hijack this thread but i have a bagged to frame (soon to be bodydropped) 92 ranger and im doing the 302 swap but i was wondering with the low stance if i sould stick with the kaufmans full size headers of use the shortys?....