I've tried searching and can't find what I'm looking for so bear with me here.
Seems like I remember seeing something about being able to swap out some year of Mustang air conditioner parts to replace/upgrade the OEM HR-980 compressor in these mid-80s T-birds and Cougars. Am I dreaming or is it feasible time and price wise? If I remember correctly, there was something about having to change out a bracket along with the different compressor/clutch assembly. Did I dream seeing this or is it the best way to go to get my A/C functioning again? THANKS!!!
I can't remember exact details, but yes the late 4cyl Stangs(roughly '90-'93?) did use a different compressor... Mounting bracket is different and since those were all serpentine belt setup, you'd probably have to change to those pulleys & mounts(I dunno if there is a V belt clutch for those compressors)... No doubt hoses are different as well... Easiest would be to buy a parts car that has what you need then resell it to get your money back...
They used a 10P15C.
https://web.archive.org/web/20060505215651fw_/http://www.polarbearinc.com/Ford14.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20050505163824/http://www.polarbearinc.com:80/PBPC/homepage/Search/Co/CO_Ford_8.html#Anchor-MUSTANG
TurboCoupe50's advice is probably the way to go. Doable, but a bit of effort.
WOW!! More changing out than I remembered seeing :( Back to the drawing board I guess. THANKS!
The V6 HR980 to 6P148 swap is still quite involved. You need new brackets and hoses for the compressor and P/S pump. Still easier than swapping the other FEAD components too.