Running a supercharger or big intake manifold under the stock hood? That’s a clearance issue waiting to happen. The Cervini’s 4-Inch Cowl Hood solves that by giving you serious vertical space without compromising strength, structure, or aggressive street styling. With a bold 4-inch rise, this hood was made for forced induction setups or high-rise NA builds that need the room to breathe—literally.
Compared to stock, this cowl hood provides a dramatic increase in under-hood clearance, improves airflow, and adds a tough, no-BS profile up front. Cervini’s builds these hoods from hand-laid fiberglass with reinforced structure throughout, and it’s delivered in a smooth, paint-ready gel coat. If you’re pushing boost or running taller manifolds, this is one of the cleanest ways to make it all fit and look intentional.
You’ll find this and other aggressive styles in our 2018 Mustang body styling parts section or head straight to our Mustang hood upgrades for more options.
Key Features & Benefits
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4-Inch Cowl Clearance | Easily clears blowers, intake manifolds, nitrous plates, and throttle body spacers
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Functional Rear Air Extractor | Helps release hot air from the engine bay during street or track use
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Reinforced Fiberglass Construction | Hand-laid with support ribs to eliminate flex, bowing, or hood flutter
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Clean Fitment & Finish | Factory-style underside liner and gel-coated surface ready for paint
Technical Specifications
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Material: Hand-laid fiberglass with reinforced structural bracing
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Weight Savings: Comparable to factory aluminum hoods; stronger and more supportive
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Adjustability: Mounts to factory hinges and latch locations with no modification
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Additional Required Components: Hood pins optional but recommended for high-speed or track use
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Part Number: 1238
Who This is For
Built for 2018–2023 Mustang GT owners running forced induction or tall NA intake setups that just won’t clear stock. This is a no-compromise solution for performance builds that need space without sacrificing looks. Whether you’re running a Whipple, Edelbrock, or tall runner manifold, this hood gives it the room it needs and the muscle-car profile it deserves.
If you're already tackling performance or visual mods, check out more 2018 Mustang body styling parts to complete your front-end transformation.
Fitment & Installation Notes
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Vehicle Compatibility:
- 2018–2023 Ford Mustang GT
- Fits coupe and convertible models
- Not compatible with GT350, GT500, Mach 1, or EcoBoost trims
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Direct Fitment or Requires Modifications:
- Direct bolt-on using factory hardware
- Aligns with OEM hinges and latch
- May require minor adjustment for body panel gaps
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Installation Requirements:
- Basic hand tools
- Paint required before install
- Hood struts may require repositioning depending on application
- Professional installation highly recommended due to paint prep and alignment
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Explicit Warnings:
- Hood pins not required but highly recommended for track use
- Does not retain factory heat extractor vents
- Not crash-rated—this is a performance-oriented fiberglass hood
Ready to clear that blower and turn heads doing it? Cervini’s 4-Inch Cowl Hood is a functional, aggressive upgrade that won’t just fit your setup—it’ll finish it. For more hood options tailored to performance builds, check out our complete Mustang hood collection.
Additional Information & Shipping Policy
Painted Hoods: All painted hoods come standard with a gloss black gel coated underside, eliminating the cost associated with painted undersides.
Lead Times: All Cervini's products are subject to potential lead times. Lead times will vary depending on the item and whether it is unpainted or painted. If you are looking for a specific lead time, please call us before ordering. If a painted item is purchased, it is not eligible to be refunded once the painting process starts. There are absolutely no cancellations on painted items.
DAMAGED MERCHANDISE DISCLAIMER
All Orders Shipped via Truck Freight: Open the box and inspect the merchandise before signing the delivery receipt. The shipper and the freight company will assume no responsibility for damage that is not noted on the delivery receipt. If damage is present, note product and packaging damage on the delivery receipt, then immediately phone our toll-free number and report the damage to our sales department. We will help to replace the damaged order.
All Orders Shipped via UPS: If damage is present, it must be reported to your local UPS terminal (photos of product and packaging can be helpful). UPS will arrange to pick up the damaged package and ship it back to Cervinis. Please immediately phone our toll-free number and report the damage to our sales department. We will help to replace the damaged order.
