Just catching up on this thread now. I think there was an internal change to the LS transmission and it wasn't just a sprocket change. The sprockets did change to give a higher speed but if you look at the planetaries between the transmissions you'll see a different tooth count on those parts. I assume they decreased the steer ratio at full lock so it doesn't turn as sharp at the higher speed. Curious if that change eliminates the slight counter rotation in low gear. Still haven't driven one of these things.