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Originally Posted by Fingie
Jap vans are almost exclusively diesel here, and they are all sub-3L engines.
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At least by now it seems like Diesel lost a lot of its previous popularity in the JDM vans. So maybe a 5th-generation Toyota HiAce with the 2.7L 2TR-FE engine could be a good Guinea pig for your wood gas experiences.
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American vans are a lot of gas-equipped, and are rated for greater loads. (the gas generator system will weigh some, after all
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You mentioned the Chevrolet Astro. Actually a forward-control Jap van (not just the Toyota HiAce but also similar models from Mitsubishi and Nissan) have higher payloads. They're also surprisingly roomy if you take into account their relatively smaller footprint compared to an American or Euro van.
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I also want an automatic, for the comfort 
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About 92% of the Jap fleet is automatic nowadays, so that won't be in short supply
