Optima in a type 44

[frank j. bauer]

i've been using optima for quite a few years in my avants.
i lay it on its side with the terminals on the high side facing rearward.
iirc it requires a slightly longer ground cable which you can find at 
your FLAPS.
i believe the optima group 34/78 is a bit shorter in length, taller in 
height and similar width to the group 41, so it fits well on its side.

Scruggs Family wrote:
> 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.