Battery doesn't fit....

[Danimal86]

I went and picked up a used Optima 31DS Yellow Top battery (im broke and in college). This battery is HUGE! Before i bought it up, i placed it on top of my existing battery to make sure it fit, and it looked like it will. I get it home, and pull my old battery out, and put the new one in....i was thinking it was all good, untill i noticed that it sticks up too far.....sure enfough, i was not able to close my hood.
Is there any way that i can lower the pan that hold the battery? I also have a Stinger SP-800 battery under my back seats....can i put that one up front and have the Optima in the back?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Measure the Stinger, and compare it to the Optima.

 

[Blazepet7]

Im pretty sure you can lay optimas on their side without problem will it fit that way youll have to make up a tie down bracket..

 

[Donner]

let me know...

It's larger than the DieHard batt that's in there now, and it is made for Optima. What are the measurements? I had an Optima, and the tray is still in there... I'll send it to you if it's the correct item.

 

[Danimal86]

Here's the specs of the Optima:
CCA 900
MCA 1125
RC@25 Amps155
Dimensions(inches) 12-13/16 x 6-1/2 x 9-3/8
Weight (lbs) 59.8
Amp Hrs @20 Hrs. 75

Here's the specs on the Stinger stereo battery:
Max Peak Discharge: 2400 AMP
5-Second Cranking Output: 925 AMP
Cold Cranking Output: 470 AMP
Nominal Capacity: 30 Ah (C20 rate)
Diminsions: 7.1L x 6.7W x 5.6H

I tried (lightly) to put the optima on its side, but i couldn't really get it to fit....might be able to get it to fit if i took off the air intake tube. any ideas?

 

[Donner]

Alright, the old one wouldn't fit back... This is the only thing I have, sorry about that.