Replacing vented battery with a non-vented Optima Red top?

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Re: Replacing vented battery with a non-vented Optima Red top?

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well i cant wait till that new larger red cap comes out. 5/8" taller. no problem.

and its suppose to hook up to our vent cap/hoses. im in.

a simple swap no problems. hmmmm.
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Re: Replacing vented battery with a non-vented Optima Red top?

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well i cant wait till that new larger red cap comes out. 5/8" taller. no problem.

and its suppose to hook up to our vent cap/hoses. im in.

a simple swap no problems. hmmmm.
Are you talking about an new Optima or another brand. Tell us more about them.
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Re: Replacing vented battery with a non-vented Optima Red top?

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check out the first post on pg 2. the optima guy mentions a group size thats going to be released soon.
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Re: Replacing vented battery with a non-vented Optima Red top?

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Look at the top of Page 2 Paul....its a new Optima.
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