Optima in a type 44

[Scruggs Family]

I'm in the market for a new battery for my '87 5kCSTq and am interested in
the Optima brand.

The normal lead/acid batt requires a tube to vent the byproduct hydrogen
from under the rear seat the Optima folks don't list an application for the
type 44.  Strikes me that because the Optima is not a lead/acid design and
therefore doesn't produce hydrogen to be vented then why not just mount what
will fit... even on its side. 

Any experience or advice here? 

I've checked the archives and found no entries on this topic.  

Regards,
Gross Scruggs