I'm planning on using Koni Yellows, of some varient, in a new build. A common option is a tubular strut housing that can take either Bilstein or Koni inserts (8610 or 8611). I could also go the route of a Koni 8742 (essentially an 82 series Koni with purpose built attachment flanges).

I see trade-offs to both approaches. With a tubular housing, you get a high quality, stiff housing made specifically for racing. With a factory built Koni strut, you get lower weight - No outer tube, no gland nut... and potentially, better heat transfer.

Now I would think that the insert approach might give more durability, as it protects strut tube from bending ... but does that just mean that the rod will get damaged instead of kinking a tube?

Am I missing any other pros/cons? With a clean sheet, which way would you go?