I cannot specifically advise you on the points you mention, however I am not a fan of fitting SMFs where a DMF was originally specified. Even the manufacturers of the conversion parts (Valeo, LuK etc) admit they're a compromise and, while I have not experienced what has been written about in terms of broken crankshafts, TVDs or gearboxes, you can generally tell when a SMF has been retrofitted due to the additional NVH through the vehicle (interestingly, most obvious on VW 1.9TDI installations). I say, OK on a commercial to convert but spoils a car.
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