engine bay

My engine by has been neglected for some time. I do wash it down once a year, but didn't get to it last fall before I put it in the garage for the winter. So I have started and am off to a good start. I will post as I go and please give me some feedback and tips or ideas as I go. Here is...

So since I have now installed my Mopar intake and it is blue, I was thinking about getting the BT underhood package in blue to match. But I was wondering if anyone had something like this setup under the hood so I could see it before dropping the 180ish on a color that I may not like. I also...

Does anyone know if the pieces located below the valve covers are removable to the point where the vehicle can be driven with out them on? I pointed an arrow to the piece I am referring to.