Based on my memory and the information supplied above, the comments from @
CSG Mike are correct. But, I did not feel that my confidence had really grown the first day with the Ohlins. So, I scratched my head and started looking for other reasons for the big time gain. Once I pulled my car file, I found the culprit. It turns out that I did not install the tires and wheels until after the March 23rd Chuckwalla event, just before the Streets of Willow event April 5th. In fact, the only modification, at Chuckwalla, was the exhaust. The other modifications were made the next week.
With this new information, I analyzed my times with several other FT86 drivers, before and after these modifications. It turns out that the tires and wheels gave me 2.5 seconds. With a more track oriented tire, this gain would have neen a bit more. This means that the Ohlins gave me the additional 4+ seconds, which matches the gains experienced by @CSG, with the Tein SRC.
I apologize for the bad information. However, my impressions are all the same. The car is a joy to drive, predictable, and my confidence will grow with more time, in the seat. I believe that these gains are more in line with expectations, based on past experience. The Ohlins are still gold, just not magic.