Can I use a 78DT Battery?

[bobc455]

In my '04 GT, I would like to replace the group 34 battery with a group 78DT that I have.

Any reason that won't work?

-Bob C.
p.s. In anticipation of some questions....
1) My existing 34 is a 5-year battery, and it's 6 years old
2) I have a barely-ever-used 78DT from another car that got scrapped
3) It looks like the side terminals would be a convenient way to connect my amp

Flame suit on...

[Seachicken]

does it fit in the hole?

[bobc455]

The battery and car aren't at the same place.

[matt5112]

In some cars, DT batteries don't work simply because the top posts are in the middle as opposed to the end of the short length.

[bobc455]

Great, thanks. I'll check the post locations.

[Turbocharged400sbc]

i ran one temporarily in my 04, needed to bend the OEM top terminals, leave it canted at an angle and i held it in place with mechanics wire so it couldnt flop into the belt drive.

the side posts in an earlier car are probably easier