OK, I finally got it to work without crashing mid-game.
In addition to cIOS38r15, I used NeoGamma R8 beta 15.
http://www.mediafire.com/?dm2dgztd0wd
Within NeoGamma I also used the included SMNE.wip/SMNP.wip files in SD:\neogamma\
Once the needed .wip file is in place, just set option "002fix"...