No ACL and less than 400 hp, sell me on a clutch

The Centerforce II diaphragm clutch with the overcenter spring out is no easier to push in than a 3 finger with the overcenter spring in. I tried to leave my heavy spring in, and the pedal will not return. I have gone over the geometry and everything looks as it should. The hydraulic set up is supposed to be easier. American Powertrain has the kit, but their Mtsr cyl pressure hose fitting gets into the inner fenderwell, have to beat a dimple into it. Their are other cyls available so that you do not have to do that. You can delete the cyl from their kit. I have a groin issue from hernia surgerys and have been looking for an alternative for clutch linkage.