A/C Compressor Reliability with Supercharger Setup – Need Advice

[ThotTrap]

I’ve got a 2015 Mustang GT running a supercharger setup (Paxton 2200SL). The issue is my A/C compressor just failed, and I’m trying to figure out the best long-term fix. I know that to get it working again I’ll need a new compressor, condenser, lines, and then to evacuate/recharge the system.

What I’m stuck on is this:

If I replace it with another stock-style compressor, will it just fail again because of the added power/torque from the blower running on the same accessory drive?

Or is there a stronger aftermarket option (like the Ford Performance M-8600-M50AC or another setup) that holds up better under high horsepower applications?


Basically, I’m trying to avoid doing all the labor/evacuation/recharge just to have the stock unit grenade again. Anyone here running big power with A/C—how did you set yours up, and is stock reliable enough, or do I need to go another route?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Noobz347]

If I replace it with another stock-style compressor, will it just fail again because of the added power/torque from the blower running on the same accessory drive?

One has nothing to do with the other.

If there is any adverse effect of the SC to the A/C compressor then it would be from heat. For that to happen, the hot components would have to be really close to the compressor. I haven't seen your setup but I don't think that is the case.

Or is there a stronger aftermarket option (like the Ford Performance M-8600-M50AC or another setup) that holds up better under high horsepower applications?

The A/C compressor does not care how much power the engine makes.