OVERVIEW
This small plug-and-play unit connects into the factory wiring harness and gives the driver full control of a factory vacuum-actuated exhaust valve at the touch of a button. The controller connects to the vacuum solenoid in the trunk to provide direct control over the exhaust flap, letting the driver switch between quiet and open exhaust modes without relying on the car's own drive-mode logic.
Before purchasing, confirm your car has a VACUUM-style exhaust valve — this controller does not fit electronic valve systems. Installation is plug-and-play and fully reversible; the car can always be returned to stock at any time.
SPECS
- Plug-and-play connection into the factory wiring harness
- Connects to the factory vacuum solenoid in the trunk
- Compatible with vacuum-actuated exhaust valve systems only — not compatible with electronic valves
- 100% reversible — return to stock at any time
PARTS INCLUDED
- Complete kit as supplied by Valvetronic Designs; see the installation instructions for the full bill of materials.
TECH RESOURCES
Additional Parts Required
- None. Valvetronic Designs ships this controller as a complete plug-and-play kit; no additional hardware is required.
Installation
- No manufacturer install video is currently published for this specific product.
- Connector location varies by chassis — commonly near the driver-side rear tail light or in the trunk near the spare-wheel well, per customer install reports.
Notes
- Confirm your car uses a VACUUM-style exhaust valve (not electronic) before ordering — see Overview.
- Engine codes in the table below reflect the standard factory engine for each listed chassis/model; Valvetronic Designs' own fitment chart lists chassis and model only, not engine codes, since this is a universal vacuum-valve accessory.
- Priced at Valvetronic Designs' direct list price.
PART NUMBER
- BMW.EVFC
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
| Make | Model | Chassis | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 135i | E82/E88 | N54 / N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2008–2013 |
| BMW | 335i | E90/E92/E93 | N54 / N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2007–2013 |
| BMW | 545i | E60/E61 | N62 4.4L V8 | 2004–2010 |
| BMW | 550i | E60/E61 | N62 4.8L V8 | 2004–2010 |
| BMW | 528i | F10/F11 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2011–2016 |
| BMW | 528i xDrive | F10/F11 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2011–2016 |
| BMW | 550i | F10/F11 | N63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2011–2016 |
| BMW | 550i xDrive | F10/F11 | N63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2011–2016 |
| BMW | M5 | F10 | S63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2013–2016 |
| BMW | 650i | F12/F13 | N63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2012–2018 |
| BMW | 650i xDrive | F12/F13 | N63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2012–2018 |
| BMW | M6 | F12/F13 | S63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2012–2018 |
| BMW | 750Li | F01/F02 | N63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2009+ |
| BMW | 750Li xDrive | F01/F02 | N63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2009+ |
| BMW | 760Li | F01/F02 | N74 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 | 2009+ |
| BMW | X5 M | E70 | S63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2007–2013 |
| BMW | X5 xDrive35i | E70 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2007–2013 |
| BMW | X6 M | E71 | S63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2008–2014 |
| BMW | X6 xDrive35i | E71 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2008–2014 |
| BMW | X6 xDrive50i | E71 | N63 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 2008–2014 |
| BMW | X1 28i | E84 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2013–2015 |
| BMW | X1 28i xDrive | E84 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2013–2015 |
| BMW | X1 35i xDrive | E84 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2013–2015 |
| BMW | X3 xDrive35i | F25 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2011–2017 |
| BMW | X4 28i xDrive | F26 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2015–2018 |
| BMW | X4 35i xDrive | F26 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2015–2018 |
| BMW | Z4 sDrive28i | E89 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2009–2016 |
| BMW | Z4 sDrive35i | E89 | N54 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2009–2016 |
| BMW | Z4 sDrive35is | E89 | N54 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2009–2016 |