CAT C15 uprate delema

I'm in the process of getting a 2009 Pete 389 with a CAT C15 Acert paired with a RTOC-16909A transmission.


The plan is to convert the trans to a 13 speed, and uprate the motor. Right now, it's set at its lowest setting, 435/1550. I'm looking to set it to 500-550/1850.


Problem, transmission is only rated for 1650 torque, and I'm reading that CAT dealers will not uprate past the transmissions rating, period. According to CATs literature, this means I would be stuck with a max of 475/1650.


So my questions are:
Is the 40/100 gain going to even be noticeable?
Is it possible to uprate to 550/1850 at a CAT dealer?
Would installing a oil-water cooler (the "only" difference in the RTOC-18909A) allow me to then uprate, and where could I find the cooler?
Would it be advised to say screw it, and pay the "Diesel Doctor" to do what cat won't, and uprate to the file I want?

 

Who is Mr. h...?

 

How did you get your engines turned up?

 

Lucky you!

i know I need to do something, whether its just a flash to a "stock" 550/1850 file, or a tuned one. I know I've browsed around and not sure if I feel comfortable paying $2100 for a flash that also puts me down for weeks on end.