Is the 496 mag ho crank sensor the same as the gm 8.1L truck engine sensor? They look the same, I am wondering if the connector is the same.

Yes

Best Regards,
Ray @ Raylar

Thanks for chiming in Ray, I was hoping you would. Bought 2 GM crank sensors today, 1/3 the price of merc (I buy gm @ 10% over).