[V8] D2 A8 6mt swap?

[NIck Miller]

Does anyone know or remember what all this entails at all?  Like, for
instance using an 04 s4 parts?  Is it just mounts and tranny, or do you
need a special clutch made to work on the v8's?  Can you use S4 or A6
mounts or do you need some special stuff from a european car?

Kinda curious I've been looking at a8s that need tranny work as there are 5
or more in the twin cities for sale at any one time.  Found a 99 w/95k
miles I'm buying and vice repairing/swapping the auto box I was thinking of
a mt swap.

Slight caveat, but What I don't get is how people get ahold of a8s and a6s
and the likes and have no idea you need to change the tranny fluid or
replace timing belts.  It seems a lot of the engines, I.e. any 4/5v audi
mill w/timing belts, and cars in general get bad raps for failed trannys
and busted timing belts.  Its basic maintenance, lol its like not changing
oil.  I spoke with a lady who was "24 and going to cosmotology school with
a kid" who had an a6 w/135k mi and when asked about the belt she said I
don't know what that is I don't have time to learn about mechanics.

Oy vae.  Anyway any ideas?