Yes I agree with you, thanks for adding additional clarification. I have always understood it from the GM mechanics that the computer ******* the timing and reduces throttle input. Then the power is allowed to come on stronger but controlled. Unlike the days of putting the pedal to the floor and getting the 4 barrel to dump all the fuel at one time. I never thought that it took torque away, just changes the way it's applied in a controlled manner. Blocked out above but another word would be slows the timing.. Yep think that would work!